Equiliem is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Holding (Travel)
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule/Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Alternating Weekends and Holidays
Duration: 13 Weeks
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a 14-bed Inpatient Holding Unit in Houston, TX. The RN will provide direct patient care, monitor patient conditions, administer treatments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care. This position requires strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency in nursing procedures, and the ability to manage a patient ratio of approximately 1:6. The ideal candidate is adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in an inpatient holding unit.
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments according to established clinical protocols.
- Perform routine nursing procedures, including IV insertion, blood draws, and Foley catheter insertion.
- Operate cardiac monitors, vital sign machines, and IV pumps to support patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using the Meditech Expanse electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, patient care technicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Manage patient assignments with an approximate nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care.
- Float to Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) and Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) departments as needed.
Job Requirements
- Previous acute care or inpatient nursing experience preferred.
- ICU experience preferred.
- Previous experience working in a trauma facility is a plus.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- Proficiency in IV insertion, blood draws, Foley catheter insertion, and patient monitoring.
- Familiarity with cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and vital sign monitoring equipment.
- Experience using Meditech Expanse EMR preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced clinical environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and departmental assignments.
Additional Job Details (Commute, Attendance, etc.)
- Unit: Inpatient Holding Unit (2C)
- Unit Size: 14 Beds
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
- Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
- Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Alternating weekends and holidays
- Floating Requirements: Med/Surg and IMU
- Staffing: 8 Registered Nurses and 4 Patient Care Technicians across the unit
- Typical Shift Staffing: 2 Registered Nurses and 1 Patient Care Technician
- EMR System: Meditech Expanse
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue