Contract-LVN-Med-Surg

Job Description

Job Description

Travel LVN – Med/Surg Orthopedic Unit

Location: San Antonio, TX
Facility: 35-Bed Ortho/Surgical Unit
Shift: Variable (36 Hours/Week)
Contract Type: Travel
Auto-Offer: Yes
Shift: Day/Nights 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a fast-paced Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical unit in San Antonio, TX. This 35-bed unit cares for orthopedic, bariatric, and general surgery patients. The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude who is comfortable floating to similar inpatient units as needed.

Unit Details

• Unit: Orthopedic/Surgical

• Beds: 35

• EMR: MEDITECH

• Equipment:

  • Computers on Wheels (COWs)

  • Hospira Infusion Pumps

  • iMobile Phones

Staffing

Day Shift

• 1 Charge Nurse/CNC

• 6 RNs

• 3 Patient Care Technicians

• 1 Unit Clerk

Night Shift

• 1 Charge Nurse/CNC

• 6 RNs

• 3 Patient Care Technicians

Patient Ratio: 1:5–1:6

Patient Population & Procedures

The unit specializes in caring for patients recovering from:

• Bariatric surgeries (Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve)

• Total Hip Replacements

• Total Knee Replacements

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

• Laparoscopic Appendectomy

• General Medical-Surgical conditions

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas LVN License

• Current BLS Certification

• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bariatric Certification

• Medical-Surgical Certification

• Orthopedic Certification

• ACLS Certification

Floating Requirements

Candidates should be willing to float to:

• Medical/Renal

• Oncology

• Medical/Surgical Telemetry

• CVTS

• Telemetry

Scheduling Expectations

• Every other weekend requirement

• Four weekend shifts per schedule (or two full weekends)

• Night Shift Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

• Day Shift Weekend: Saturday and Sunday

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy Blue (Top & Bottom)

• Professional appearance required

• Hair must be neat and natural in appearance

• Tattoos should be covered whenever possible

• Visible piercings (other than ears) are not permitted

• Nails should be clean and healthy

If you're an experienced LVN looking for a rewarding travel opportunity in a collaborative orthopedic and surgical unit, we'd love to hear from you!

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