Emergency Room RN
Midland, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Midland, Texas
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Preferred start date: January
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Room (ER) or equivalent size setting required
• Employment type: Travel/Contract

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – must be willing to obtain if not currently held
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required for all clinical staff
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for ER and related departments
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – required as applicable (Antepartum, L&D, NICU)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – required as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – preferred for Labor & Delivery
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for all clinical positions (not required for Allied)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ER experience (default to higher requirement if discrepancies found)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 10-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and all locations lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• State-specific background checks for Texas (DPS Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry, Employability Status Check) within 30 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for certain specialties (e.g., Cath Lab, CVOR, L&D)
• Drug screening required prior to start and additional onsite drug screen during orientation
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or agency declination (required Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Competency and Skills Verification

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams and age-specific competency exams required within 1 year of start
• Skills checklist updated annually
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Employment application or resume required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality and Security Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Drug Screening and Blood Testing Consent Form must be signed prior to start
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Compliance checklist to be signed by candidate and agency
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgement required, updated annually

Additional Notes

• Government-issued photo ID required
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• N95 Fit Mask test required within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• Technical certification verification required for applicable allied health roles

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are available for a 12-week travel contract in Midland, Texas.