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*Summary:*

The Acute Trauma Medical Surgical unit is a 40-bed mixed unit on the 5th floor at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Beaumont, Texas. This unit cares for the medical monitored patients as well as traumatic injuries transferred from the ICU and Emergency Department. It also specializes in post-operative care of patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and urologic procedures. The unit is known for being "The Center of Excellence" for the care of bariatric surgery patients. For the 40-bed unit, there is usually 3-4 PCTs scheduled each shift for nursing support. There is a Mobility Technician from the Physical Therapy Department that is assigned to the Acute Trauma Medical Surgical unit to assist patients with becoming mobilized. The unit also has a certified wound care nurse who makes rounds on every patient weekly to ensure wound care is covered.

*Duties*
* A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
* In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.
* The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

*Qualifications*
* At least 1 year of acute hospital experience required.

*Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications*
* Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
* American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employment
* ACLS - preferred within eight (8) weeks of employment

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your nursing career in a supportive environment.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Loan forgiveness
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Relocation assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Bariatrics
* Medical-Surgical
* Trauma Medicine
* Urology
* Wound Care
Physical Setting:
* Acute care
* Hospital
* Inpatient
* Level III trauma center
* Teaching hospital
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus opportunities
* Differential pay
* Overtime pay
* Signing bonus



License/Certification:
* RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Beaumont, TX 77702 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Beaumont, TX 77702: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person