Registered Nurse Float – Med Surg, PCU & ER Holding
Wichita Falls, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start date strongly preferred: January 12
• Must be agreeable to floating between Med Surg, PCU, and ER holding units
• ICU experience is a bonus but not required
• Schedule: 84 hours biweekly with a 72-hour guarantee

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for RN travel roles (no higher requirement indicated)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA ONLY; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA ONLY; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA ONLY; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable
• State License Verification (within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) (within 30 days of start)

Background and Compliance

• Background check required within 1 year of start (includes SS Trace, County searches for last 7 years, Nationwide, Sex Offender)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 30 days of start
• Drug testing required (Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start)
• Competency exams (Medication Test/Pharmacology and general Competency Exam) as applicable

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Immunizations and titers required (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract unless otherwise noted):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (2-step PPD or equivalent within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox
  • Flu seasonal vaccination required (with medical/religious exemption option)
  • COVID vaccination documentation required

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., parking policy, confidentiality, code of conduct, orientation)
• 2 professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Notes

• Candidate must be flexible to float across multiple units
• ICU experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Schedule guarantees 72 hours biweekly with potential for 84 hours

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse comfortable with Med Surg, PCU, and ER settings, who meets the certification and health requirements, and is ready for a 13-week travel contract in Texas.