Travel Nurse RN - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
San Antonio, Texas
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - MICU at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital

Overview

• Specialty: RN
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
• Facility: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Hospital Information

Metropolitan Methodist Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality care, particularly in areas such as heart and cancer care, general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. The hospital features a women's pavilion and a health for life center, and it is known for its commitment to integrating new technology in patient care.

Unit Details

• Unit: MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit)
• Shift Details:

  • 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30A
  • Rotating weekends
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (3:1 if low acuity)
• Number of Beds: 12
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Skills and Experience

Must-Have Skills:

• General ICU experience
• Titration of drips
• 2+ years of hospital experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification

Preferred Skills:

• Neuro ICU experience
• Experience with CABG, CRRT, Prisma Flex
• Familiarity with Meditech

Certifications Required

• Active Texas RN License (temporary licenses will not be accepted)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy scrub top and pants, navy or white scrub jacket
• Nail Policy: Clean and healthy
• Hair: Neat and clean, no extreme styles or colors
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible
• Piercings: Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited

Additional Information

• Candidates are required to float as needed.
• Attendance policies and floating guidelines apply.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable hospital known for its commitment to patient care and advanced medical practices.