```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse – Texas
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: West Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend required; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule; floating between units required; call available if needed due to low census
Highlights:
- 379-bed short-term acute care facility with Level II Trauma Center designation
- Patient ratios of 1:5-6 across shifts; general MS/Tele with float responsibilities to other acute care units
- Epic charting system; 40 hours of orientation provided
- Interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, and more
- Adult and geriatric patient population with daily census of approximately 27 patients
- Free employee parking available on-site
Requirements:
- Current Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of acute care Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
- Previous travel healthcare experience required (at least one completed contract)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Proficiency in Epic EMR and experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central line care, IV therapy, blood product administration, wound care, and isolation precautions
- Flexibility to float to other acute care departments within the facility
- Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a well-established acute care facility serving diverse patient populations in a collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary support. You'll expand your clinical versatility through cross-training opportunities while caring for medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a Level II Trauma Center. Join a team committed to quality patient care with the resources and support systems needed to deliver excellence.
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