Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,796 per week in Sweetwater, TX

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (Adult & Pediatric)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our combined Adult and Pediatric Medical-Surgical unit in Sweetwater, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population, ranging from adults to children, within an acute care hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will be adept at managing a varied caseload, typically maintaining patient ratios of 1:4-6. This position requires a compassionate professional committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and pediatric patients on a combined Medical-Surgical unit.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses according to physician orders and hospital policies.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, symptoms, and overall progress in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all patients.
• Manage patient assignments effectively, adhering to typical ratios of 1:4-6.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to provide care for both adult and pediatric patient populations within a medical-surgical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in medication administration and wound care.
• Competence with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Patient and family education skills.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per week: 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.