Travel LPN MedSurg — Austin, TX — $1037 Est. Wkly - Austin, TX
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6
- 12-hour shifts
- Travel
- BLS
- ACLS
- LPN / LVN license
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This assignment posts $1,038 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel licensed practical nurse assignments post a median of $1,499 a week, the middle half $1,348 to $1,666, across 203 assignments, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
What Texas law requires of the employer
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Texas hospitals must keep a nurse staffing committee, at least 60 percent direct care nurses, that recommends the nurse staffing plan. Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a) (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Hospitals may not require nurses to work mandatory overtime or use on-call time as a substitute, with exceptions for disasters, declared emergencies, unforeseen events and procedures in progress (covers registered and vocational nurses in hospitals). Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003 (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003)
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse, MedSurg/Tele (Night Shift) in Austin, Texas.
Location
Austin, TX
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 12-hour Night Shift, with 4 shifts scheduled per week.
Job Description
The MedSurg/Tele unit at South Austin Medical Center is a dynamic environment that cares for a diverse patient population. The unit comprises 34 beds and has a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:6. The team is equipped with advanced technology, including Welch Allyn vital signs monitors, CareView virtual sitters, and Meditech EMR, ensuring high-quality patient care. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centered care and performing essential medical-surgical interventions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of patient health status.
- Administer medications and IV therapy as per established protocols.
- Assist with the management of various medical conditions, including performing dialysis and wound care.
- Implement care plans as directed by registered nursing staff and physicians.
- Utilize technology for patient monitoring and documentation, including using COWs and EMR systems.
- Support and educate patients and their families about care regimens and health management.
Required Experience
- Current BLS certification
- IV certification for LVNs
- Previous experience in a MedSurg or Telemetry unit preferred
Certifications/Licensure
- Valid Texas LVN license
- ACLS and NIH certifications are preferred
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
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