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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Brownsville, Texas
Valley Regional Medical Center

$1,569-1,895/week

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Certification details

BLS
State Licensure
NIH Stroke Certification

Job details

20 Bed Stroke Unit at Valley Regional Medical Center, a JC certified stroke unit with Gold Elite plus award for Stroke care by AHA and awarded for Medical Surgical Unit of Distinction. Leading in maintaining quality metrics related to HAI.

Job requirements

NIH Certification, Med-surgical competency, BLS and ACLS, Great interpersonal skills, Has great critical thinking skills.

Schedule information

Day Shift – varied staff roles including charge nurse, RN, CNA, sitters. Night Shift – varied staff composition based on census and required matrix.

Unit specific information

Patient Ratios – 1:6, Type of equipment used, EMR - Meditech.
Typical procedures performed: Thoracentesis, Bone marrow biopsy.

Additional Details

Looking for candidates with great interpersonal and critical thinking skills, familiar with procedures like Thoracentesis, Bone marrow biopsy. Require Royal blue scrubs with white. New equipment or technology available.

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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 Med Surg/Telemetry 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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