Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Brownsville, Texas
Valley Regional Medical Center

$2,147-2,658/week

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Certification details

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS

Job details

Specialty: RN
Unit Information: Cath Lab RN
Number of Beds: 2 Cath Labs
Number of Staff: 2 monitor techs, 2 RNs, 2 techs
Type of staff: Day Shift – (example 1 charge, 3 RN, 2 CNA, and 1-3 sitters), Night Shift – N/A (except for callbacks)
Patient Ratios: 1:1
Type of equipment: IABP, Impella, stents, balloons, IVUS, FFR, Ultrasound
EMR: Meditech
Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: IABP Impella experience, Interventional Cath Peripheral/Coronary experience
Preferred skills: EP, Typical procedures performed on unit(s): Heart caths, interventions, pacemakers, AICD, Watchman, EP ablations, Peripheral venous/arterial
Best personality Fit: (Not Specified)

Job requirements

IABP Impella experience
Interventional Cath Peripheral/Coronary experience

Schedule information

Day Shift details
Night Shift – N/A (except for callbacks)
30 minute response time for callbacks
Every other weekend on call; every other night on call during the week

Unit specific information

Floating Area(s): IR; ICU if competency; Pre/post PACU cath
Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Navy
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Short Term Acute Care
214 beds
MEDITECH

ADDRESS100a E Alton Gloor BlvdBrownsville, TX 78526

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About Brownsville, TX

As a Travel Cath Lab Nurse in Brownsville, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.

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