Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,492 per week in Decatur, TX

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Med Surg Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Shift Hours per Shift : 12 hours (19 : 00-07 : 00) Experience : Minimum 1 year License : Registered Nurse License Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have : Telemetry experience Med Surg experience Description : Unit Information : Number of Beds : 60 Number of Staff : 50 Staffing Information : Day Shift : 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretary when grid allows. Night Shift : 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs. Patient Ratios : 5 : 1 on Med Surg 4th Floor 6 : 1 on Med Surg 5th Floor Equipment : Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, dynamaps. EMR : Alterra (Allscripts). Typical Hiring Profile : Skill Set Most Recruited For : Candidates without the following skills will not be considered for the role. Preferred Skills : Cardiac recognition IV starts Time management Typical Procedures Performed : All abdominal procedures including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy, and diagnostic procedures. Paracentesis and thoracentesis. Heart catheterizations and run-offs. Gastric sleeves, total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Ortho trauma repairs (fractures). Best Personality Fit : Team-oriented, positive, and flexible. Floating Areas : Mandatory float as needed to inpatient rehab, ED, and PCU. Will not be given an assignment outside of skill level or scope. Dress Code : Currently wear black scrubs but will be moving to Medical City Blue. Weekends and On-call : Weekend shifts are required. No on-call. Attendance policy will be enforced.