Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Location: San Antonio, TX
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/24/2026
Salary: $1512/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Orthopedic Surgical (Night Shift, 13-Week Contract)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 35-bed Orthopedic/Surgical unit with a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6
- Care for patients undergoing bariatric procedures, orthopedic surgeries, and general surgical procedures including laparoscopic and joint replacement cases
- Utilize MEDITECH EMR and unit equipment including computer on wheels, Hospira pumps, and iMobile phones
- Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and unit clerks as part of a structured night shift team
- Float to designated units including Med/Renal, Oncology, Med/Surg Tele, CVTS, and Telemetry as needed
- Adhere to weekend shift requirements, including up to 4 weekend shifts per schedule cycle
Required Qualifications
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
- Ability and willingness to float to other units as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bariatric, Medical/Surgical, or Orthopedic certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Experience with MEDITECH EMR
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a collaborative, team-oriented nursing staff in a structured surgical environment with consistent scheduling
- Gain specialized experience across multiple unit types in a high-volume, dynamic healthcare setting
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