Step-Down Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step-down Unit)

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, either 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Travel experience: Not required
• Epic experience: Required within the last 6 months
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays if needed
• No local candidates; must be within a 50-mile travel radius

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses & Verifications:

  • State License primary source online verification
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • Education Verification (highest level of education)
• Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (expires annually)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80%)
  • Color Blind Testing (online)
  • General Competency Exam (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Other:

  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA)
  • Photo for badge

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive; required for New Mexico placements only)
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Skills checklist (unit specific, annual)
• Employment application/resume required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (for positive TB results)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and fully vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed)

Additional Notes

• Must have valid Driver’s License or State ID
• I9 and E-Verify required for direct candidates; attestations for subcontractors
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• No references required to clear candidates, but professional references may be requested internally
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a step-down unit with a reputable healthcare system in Texas, requiring strong clinical skills, recent Epic experience, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.