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Pediatrics RN
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

$1,607-1,987/week

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Pediatrics

Overview

Travel/Contract RN role in Abilene, Texas
13-week assignment
Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:00
Start date within the next 3–5 weeks
Every other weekend required
1:4 patient ratio
Must live 150 miles or more from the facility to be considered

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Pediatrics (3 years of experience)
Pediatrics experience within the last year
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience working with NICU patients
Experience with NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
May also be asked to float to another floor/campus; flexibility is required

Preferred Qualifications

CPHON
NRP
OCN

Additional Details

Charting system: Allscripts
Navy scrubs

Facility

Hendrick Medical Center

3.8rating(71 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
360 beds

ADDRESS1900 Pine StreetAbilene, TX 79601

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Pediatric Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.

Weather

Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.

Transportation

Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.

Things to Do

Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.

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