Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,708 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Work on 4th and 5th floor medical surgical units with 60 total beds

• Patient ratios: 5:1 on Med Surg Specialty 4th Floor and 6:1 on Med Surg 5th Floor

• Must have telemetry and medical surgical experience

• Work with remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and dynamaps

• Use Alterra (Allscripts) electronic medical record system

• Preferred skills include cardiac recognition, IV starts, and time management

• Typical procedures include abdominal surgeries (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy), diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, heart catheterizations

• Handle gastric sleeves, total hip/knee/shoulder replacements, and orthopedic trauma repairs

• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHS

• Weekend shifts required with no on-call responsibilities

• Mandatory float as needed to inpatient rehab, ED, or PCU without assignments outside skill level

• Dress code: Currently black scrubs transitioning to Medical City Blue

• Day shift staffing includes 1 charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretary when grid allows

• Night shift includes 1 charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, and PCTs

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive medical surgical program across multiple floors with a 60-bed capacity and a staff of approximately 50 team members. The facility emphasizes team-oriented, positive, and flexible work environments while providing advanced medical equipment and technology. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and offers diverse learning opportunities with various surgical specialties and procedures performed on-site.

Location:

Decatur, TX

Decatur offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in North Texas with easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for additional amenities and entertainment. The area provides an excellent work-life balance with lower cost of living, friendly community atmosphere, and proximity to both urban conveniences and rural outdoor recreation opportunities.

Adex Job ID #984813. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus