TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Denton, Texas, 76210!
Job Title
Travel RN – Trauma Stepdown (Night Shift)
Location
Denton, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Projected Start: October 19, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Surgical Trauma Stepdown unit with a 1:4 patient ratio (1:5 maximum)
- Care for patients requiring acute surgical intervention or post-operative monitoring, including trauma, bariatric, vascular, orthopedic, neuro/spine, and general surgery cases
- Monitor and manage patients with neurological diagnoses (CVA, TIA, TBI, altered mental status), cardiac dysrhythmias, sepsis, respiratory distress, and other complex medical conditions
- Administer and monitor IV drip therapies including Heparin, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and other vasoactive or anticoagulant agents
- Perform telemetry monitoring and complete patient assessments every four hours per unit guidelines
- Float as needed to stepdown service lines, including Progressive Care and Heart and Vascular units
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior trauma or orthopedic nursing experience
- Experience with Meditech EMR
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with a team-oriented approach
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Level 2 Trauma Center where approximately 90% of inpatients are admitted through the Emergency Department, offering high-acuity, diverse clinical experience
- Join a well-staffed unit with an experienced team and no on-call requirements