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Job ID: 896977
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,172.37
Job Title
LVN / LPN – Medical Surgical (Travel Contract)
Location
El Paso, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | No Call
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, and suction devices
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR; adhere to clean narcotic administration practices
Required Qualifications
- Active LVN / LPN license valid for practice in Texas
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an LVN/LPN in a Medical/Surgical setting
- Demonstrated competency in IV starts, Foley insertion/management, NGT insertion/management, colostomy system exchange, and drain management
- 4-weekend shift commitment required for the duration of the assignment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Chest tube management experience
- Port-a-Cath access and de-access competency
- Experience in a Bariatric Medical/Surgical care environment
- Strong team-player mindset with a demonstrated sense of accountability
Why Join Us
- Work alongside an experienced, tenured staff on a well-established unit recognized for consistent patient experience
- Overtime shifts may be available, offering additional scheduling flexibility throughout your assignment