Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Temple Texas . Shift: Days 12 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You\'ll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Texas: Texas travel nursing jobs take you to the nation\'s second largest state and home to three of the country\'s largest cities: Houston, Dallas and San Antonio -- all great destinations for nursing jobs in Texas. The Lone Star State is a leader in agriculture, ranching and high-tech industries and is home to hundreds of thousands of NFL football fans and at least a dozen top-ranked college teams. Texas travel nurses love the endless Texas horizon and the fact that on a clear day you can see for miles and miles. The state population is on the rise, and so is the need for qualified travel nurses in Texas. You\'ll find a Texas travel nursing job to be "big" in just about every way possible.

Responsibilities RNs in med-surg provide adult care before and after medical procedures and surgeries. Facilities that hire med surg travel nurses include hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty surgery centers, and long-term care facilities. Medical-surgical RN responsibilities include daily assessments, post-surgical assessments, and wound care. Additionally, these nurses continuously assess patient health status and evaluate patient treatments based on the results while administering medication and coordinating routine aspects of patient care. Most med-surg nurses carry a heavier patient load that intensive care nurses, often handling 5-7 patients at any given time.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) credentialing through the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions
• Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Experience as a med-surg nurse in a hospital setting

Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience

Travel Nursing

American Traveler