Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in San Antonio, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: San Antonio, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in San Antonio, Texas, 78258!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel Contract)

Location

San Antonio, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (Travel) | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 40-bed Medical-Surgical unit with a patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Perform and manage IV peripheral starts and care, central line care, and Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
• Manage tubes and drains including NG tubes, JP drains, chest tubes, and ostomy care
• Care for post-surgical and trauma patients, including those with large wounds
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic health records system
• Float to other units as needed in accordance with facility floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas RN License (temporary licenses are not accepted)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical RN experience
• Proficiency with Meditech charting system
• Demonstrated competency with IV peripheral starts, central line care, Foley insertion and care, and tube/drain management (NG, JP, chest tube, ostomy)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with tracheostomy care and wound vacs or large dressing changes
• Familiarity with three-way bladder irrigation
• Strong patient communication and teaching skills, including use of patient communication boards

Why Join Us

• Join a high-acuity Medical-Surgical unit at a facility recognized with an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety and quality care
• Work alongside a well-supported team that includes unit coordinators and patient care assistants on both day and night shifts

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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