Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pre-Op/Day Surgery/Phase II Recovery position in San Antonio, TX, requiring 2+ years of experience and an active TX RN license.

Details

• Work setting is a specialty and transplant hospital in San Antonio, TX
• Unit covers Pre-Op, Day Surgery, and Phase II Recovery
• 13-bed unit serving surgical patients including transplant and bariatric cases
• Patient ratios: Pre-Op 1:1; Phase II (Short Stay) 3:1 RN
• Procedures include pain blocks with anesthesia
• EMR/documentation system: Meditech (experience preferred)
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, variable/flexible
• Floating is required per the Methodist Floating Policy, to be discussed during interview
• Call requirements to be discussed during interview
• Weekends to be discussed during interview

Requirements

• Active TX RN license required; compact licenses and temporary licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2+ years of hospital or travel nursing experience in Pre-Op and/or Phase II Surgical Discharge
• Pre-Op and Phase II Surgical Discharge experience is required for consideration
• PACU experience is strongly preferred
• Proficient IV skills preferred
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• Unit is supported by unit secretaries, PCAs, and phlebotomists
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Dress code includes covered tattoos whenever possible, no visible piercings other than ears, and neat/natural hair and grooming
• Candidates must sign the Methodist Acknowledgement Form prior to or upon starting the assignment