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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Decatur
Nov 05, 2026
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Location: Decatur, TX Schedule/Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Days, Weekends Required Pay: $1,477 - $1,615 per week Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Decatur, TX. The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care in a medical surgical environment, managing patients with a variety of medical conditions, surgical procedures, and recovery needs. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, telemetry experience, and the ability to prioritize patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate is team oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Job Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical surgical patients, including assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and patient education. Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and implement appropriate nursing interventions. Interpret telemetry readings and monitor patients requiring cardiac observation. Care for patients recovering from abdominal surgeries, orthopedic procedures, and other medical and surgical interventions. Administer intravenous medications and fluids, manage IV access, and monitor treatment responses. Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, licensed vocational nurses, patient care technicians, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate patient documentation using the electronic medical record system. Provide discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of care. Follow hospital protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety guidelines. Float to other designated units as needed within established competencies and scope of practice. Job Requirements Previous Medical Surgical Registered Nurse experience required. Telemetry monitoring experience required. Active Registered Nurse license appropriate for practice in Texas. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required. Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient management skills. Ability to manage multiple patients while maintaining safe and effective care. Experience with cardiac rhythm recognition and IV starts preferred. Strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and unit assignments. Additional Job Details Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: Medical Surgical / Medical Surgical Specialty Unit Capacity: 60 beds Staffing: Approximately 50 staff members Patient Ratios: 5:1 on the 4th Floor Medical Surgical Specialty Unit and 6:1 on the 5th Floor Medical Surgical Unit Day Shift Staffing: One charge nurse per floor, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and a unit secretary when staffing permits Night Shift Staffing: One charge nurse per floor, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Patient Care Technicians Equipment: Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and vital sign monitors Electronic Medical Record: Alterra (Allscripts) Common Procedures: Cholecystectomies, appendectomies, colectomies, diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, cardiac catheterizations, vascular runoff procedures, gastric sleeve procedures, total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, and orthopedic trauma repairs Floating Requirements: Mandatory floating as needed to Inpatient Rehabilitation, Emergency Department, and Progressive Care Unit. Assignments will remain within the nurse's demonstrated competencies and scope of practice. Weekend Requirements: Weekend shifts required On-Call: None Scrub Color: Currently black scrubs, transitioning to Medical City Blue Attendance: Adherence to facility attendance policies required About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience. 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