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Equiliem is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Dallas, TX Schedule/Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 48 hours per week Duration: 13 weeks Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Dallas, TX. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of acute medical and surgical conditions in a 23-bed unit. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective time management, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This assignment requires 48 hours per week on the night shift, with weekend scheduling requirements. Job Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to medical surgical patients, including assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established nursing protocols. Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and communicate findings to the healthcare team. Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using Meditech electronic medical records. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions. Prioritize patient care activities while maintaining safe and effective time management. Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies. Float to other acute care units as needed, including general surgery, renal transplant, telemetry, neurology, and orthopedics. Job Requirements Previous Medical Surgical Registered Nurse experience in an acute care hospital setting. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with appropriate authorization to practice in Texas. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Strong knowledge of general medical surgical nursing practices and patient care procedures. Excellent time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage multiple patient care responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Ability to adapt to different acute care units based on staffing needs.
Experience with Meditech electronic medical records preferred.
Additional Job Details Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: 23-bed Medical Surgical Unit Patient Ratio: 1:5 Unit Staffing: 6 Registered Nurses and 1-2 Patient Care Technicians per shift Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Weekly Hours: 48 hours Assignment Duration: 13 weeks Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period Floating Requirements: Medical Surgical, General Surgery, Renal Transplant, Telemetry, Neurology, and Orthopedics Documentation System: Meditech Required Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
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