Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,598 per week in Corpus Christi, TX

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1+ years License: RN Certifications: Required certifications vary by unit Must-Have: Acute medical/surgical experience 1+ years within the last year Ability to care for 4-6 patients at a time Description: The unit consists of 22 beds. There are 30 staff members on the unit. Day shift includes 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 PCAs, and 1 unit secretary. Night shift has 4 RNs, 1-2 PCAs, and 0-2 sitters. Patient ratios can be a maximum of 6:1. The unit utilizes standard electronic medical records system. Most sought-after skill set includes experience with neuro patients. Preferred experience includes working with CVA, TIA, and AMS cases. Candidates with neuro/neuro-surgery or orthopedic backgrounds are preferred. A Med/Surg/Telemetry background is also acceptable. Typical procedures performed on the unit include: Care of medical/surgical patients. Standard nursing skills such as IV insertions, urinary catheter insertion/maintenance, and central line maintenance. Medication administration and communication with all care team members. Documentation in electronic health records is essential. Skills in Continuous Bladder Irrigation and NGT insertion/maintenance are beneficial. The ideal candidate will be friendly, positive, patient-centered, and team-focused. Floating to medical/surgical units may be required. Dress code is scrubs.