Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgery / Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Decatur, TX

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical
Location
Decatur, TX | Inpatient Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Weekend shifts required
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with patient ratios of 5:1 (4th Floor) and 6:1 (5th Floor)
Operate and monitor equipment including remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and dynamaps
Document patient care using the Alterra (Allscripts) EMR system
Perform and assist with procedures including abdominal surgeries, paracentesis, thoracentesis, heart catheterizations, orthopedic repairs, and bariatric procedures
Float as needed to inpatient rehab, ED, or PCU — assignments will remain within scope of practice and skill level
Collaborate as part of a team-oriented unit alongside charge nurses, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries
Required Qualifications
Active RN licensure in Texas or compact state eligibility
Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
Telemetry experience required
ACLS certification required
BLS certification required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
Cardiac rhythm recognition
Proficiency with IV starts
Strong time management skills in a fast-paced inpatient environment
Team-oriented, positive, and flexible personality
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work on a well-staffed, 60-bed Medical Surgical unit with a supportive team structure including charge nurses on every shift
Gain experience with a diverse patient population and a broad range of clinical procedures in an acute care setting