Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,020 per week in Port Lavaca, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Port Lavaca, TX
Agency: Magnet Medical
Pay: $2,020 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 6/8/2026

About the Position

As an Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide specialized nursing care to patients who require a higher level of monitoring and intervention than general medical-surgical patients but do not require intensive care unit (ICU) level care. You will assess, monitor, and manage patients' conditions, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure timely and effective patient care.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPatient Assessment and Monitoring:\n\nPerform comprehensive assessments of patients' health status upon admission and throughout their stay in the IMC unit.\nMonitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation levels, and other physiological parameters, identifying changes and responding promptly to acute conditions.\nClinical Care and Interventions:\n\nAdminister medications, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy in dosage, administration, and monitoring of therapeutic responses.\nPerform complex nursing procedures such as managing ventilated patients, administering blood products, and titrating vasoactive medications under physician supervision.\nCritical Thinking and Decision Making:\n\nUtilize clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions, prioritize care needs, and initiate appropriate interventions.\nCollaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to develop and modify patient care plans based on ongoing assessments and patient responses.\nPatient and Family Education:\n\nEducate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies to promote recovery and prevent complications.\nProvide emotional support and address concerns, ensuring patients and families are informed and involved in decision-making processes.\nDocumentation and Communication:\n\nMaintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records (EMRs).\nCommunicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers, to coordinate care plans and ensure continuity of care.\nQuality Assurance and Compliance:\n\nAdhere to hospital policies, protocols, and standards of nursing practice to promote patient safety and quality of care.\nParticipate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety rounds, and interdisciplinary rounds to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.\nEmergency Response and Crisis Management:\n\nRespond to medical emergencies and crises within the IMC unit, initiating rapid interventions and stabilizing patients until higher-level care can be provided if needed.\nMaintain proficiency in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other emergency procedures relevant to IMC patient care.\nProfessional Development and Collaboration:\n\nPursue continuing education and professional development opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and stay current with advancements in IMC nursing practice.\nFoster a collaborative work environment, supporting teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication among healthcare team members.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Competency Exam
• PCU