TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in San Antonio, Texas, 78258!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel Contract)
Location
San Antonio, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (Travel) | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every Other Weekend | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 40-bed Medical-Surgical unit with a patient ratio of 1:5–6
- Perform and maintain IV peripheral starts and central line care
- Manage tubes and drains including NG tubes, JP drains, chest tubes, and ostomy care
- Insert and maintain Foley catheters and provide associated care
- Document patient information and clinical data 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, tubes/drains, ostomy care, and Foley catheter insertion and management
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
Why Join Us
- Work within a recognized, high-quality acute care environment that has received top hospital safety grades from an independent watchdog organization
- Join a supportive unit team that includes unit coordinators and patient care assistants on both day and night shifts