RN - Med Surg

Details

Client Name
Valley Regional Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Med Surg

Job ID
38680277

Job Title
RN - Med Surg

Weekly Pay
$1752.84


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour NOC

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
12/07/2026

End Date
03/08/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our Stroke Department. The position is a full-time role with night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Unit Information

• Location: 3rd Floor, Stroke Department, Brownsville, TX
• Number of Beds: 24
• Staffing:
  
  
  • 7 Full-Time Day Shift RNs
  • 1 PRN Day Shift RN
  • 1 Full-Time Day Shift LVN
  • 1 Part-Time Day Shift LVN
  • 4 Full-Time Night Shift PCTs
  • 4 Full-Time Day Shift PCTs
  • 1 PRN PCT
  • 2 Core Full-Time Night Shift RNs
  • 3 Agency Night Shift RNs

Patient Care and Staffing Ratios

The patient-to-nurse ratio is 7 patients to 1 nurse. The following staff structure is maintained:

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3-4 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1-2 Sitters (varies)
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 2-3 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1-2 Sitters (varies)

Essential Equipment

• Hoyer Lift
• Bladder Scanner
• Ultrasound Guided Machine
• Glucometers
• Welch Allyn Vital Signs Machine
• Blood Warmer
• Otoscope
• Virtual Sitter Cameras (CareAi)
• New Beds
• Responder 5 Tracking System
• Computer in Each Patient Room
• Computer on Wheels

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Our facility utilizes the Meditech system for electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• IV Skills
• Wound Care
• Neuro Assessment Skills
• Stroke and Medical Surgical Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse

Typical Procedures Performed

• Cerebral Angiogram
• Left Heart Catheterization
• PEG Tube Placement
• Endoscopy/Colonoscopy Procedures
• Bronchoscopy
• Central Line Insertion
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Urologic Procedures

Professional Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be driven, motivated, encouraging, family-oriented, and friendly.

Certifications Required

• NIH Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Work Schedule

Candidates must be available to work every other weekend and on-call as needed.

Available Positions

We have a total of 2 openings for this position.

Client Details

Address
100-A Alton Gloor Blvd.

City
Brownsville

State
TX

Zip Code
78526