Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit – Texas
Start Date: October 23, 2026
Location: Austin, Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week contract, day shift 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 4 weekend shifts per month required, no call
Highlights:
- 28-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit with 5:1 to 6:1 patient ratios
- Specializing in epilepsy care with video EEG monitoring and advanced neurology patient population
- Day shift team includes charge nurse, 6 RNs, and 3 patient care technicians for collaborative support
- Utilize Meditech EMR system with equipment including telemetry, Hoyer lifts, and bladder scanners
- No routine procedures required; focus on patient assessment, monitoring, and care coordination
- Professional environment with experienced team and supportive unit culture
Requirements:
- Active Texas RN license or compact state license with eligibility for Texas endorsement
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
- Telemetry experience and certification required
- Minimum hospital experience in medical-surgical nursing
- Three or more years of nursing experience strongly preferred
- Epilepsy care experience preferred but not required
- Candidates must be open to feedback and demonstrate strong ownership mentality
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a highly skilled medical-surgical team in a dynamic telemetry unit specializing in neurological and epilepsy care. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced monitoring technology while maintaining manageable patient ratios with excellent support staff. The unit values collaboration, continuous learning, and quality patient outcomes, making it an ideal environment for experienced nurses seeking meaningful clinical work in a supportive setting.