Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Bariatric Med/Surg)

Location

El Paso, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 4 Weekend Shifts Required | Overtime shifts may be available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Bariatric Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform and manage IV starts, Foley catheter insertion and management, and nasogastric tube insertion and management
• Perform colostomy system exchanges and drain management including JP, Hemovac, and Wound Vac
• Administer tube feedings and provide wound care in accordance with Bariatric Standards of Care
• Operate unit equipment including Plum 360 IV Pumps, Covidien Kangaroo ePump, Kendall SCD, wound vac, trach, and suction devices
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Demonstrated competency in IV starts, Foley insertion/management, NGT insertion/management, colostomy system exchange, and drain management
• Ability to commit to 4 weekend shifts during the assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Chest tube management experience
• Port-a-Cath access and de-access competency
• Experience in a bariatric or medical/surgical care setting
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR

Why Join Us

• Work alongside an experienced, tenured nursing team on a unit recognized for consistent patient experience excellence
• Gain exposure to a specialized Bariatric Med/Surg environment with modern equipment and a collaborative, team-oriented culture