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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,705 per week in San Antonio, TX

Malone Healthcare

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • $1,705

Highlights

Demonstrated experience with IV peripheral starts, central line care, Foley insertion and care, and management of tubes/drains (NG, JP, chest tube) and ostomy care. Join a high-acuity surgical unit at a facility recognized with an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Antonio, TX
Salary$1,705

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care on a 40-bed Medical-Surgical unit with a patient ratio of 1:5-6
  • Perform and manage IV peripheral starts and care, central line care, and insertion and care of Foley catheters
  • Manage tubes and drains including NG tubes, JP drains, chest tubes, and ostomy care
  • Care for post-surgical and trauma patients, including those with large wounds
  • Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic health record system
  • Float to other units as needed in accordance with facility floating policy
Required Qualifications
  • Active Texas RN License (temporary licenses are not accepted)
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Minimum 2+ years of Medical-Surgical RN experience
  • Proficiency with Meditech charting system
  • Demonstrated experience with IV peripheral starts, central line care, Foley insertion and care, and management of tubes/drains (NG, JP, chest tube) and ostomy care
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Tracheostomy care experience
  • Experience with wound VACs and large dressing changes
  • Three-way bladder irrigation experience
  • Strong patient communication and teaching skills; familiarity with Patient Communication Boards
Why Join Us
  • Join a high-acuity surgical unit at a facility recognized with an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety
  • Work alongside a well-supported team including unit coordinators and patient care assistants on both day and night shifts


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