Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Amarillo, Texas

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Population: Medical Surgical and Orthopedic
• Unit Size: 35 beds
• Ratios: 1:6
• Float Requirement: Yes, to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Block Scheduling: Case by case
• Documentation System: EPIC (experience required within last 6 months)
• Scrub Color: Any, no logos
• Telemetry: Monitored in a centralized unit
• Charge Nurse: Free floating charge nurse available
• Support Staff: Patient Care Technicians, Patient Transporters, House discharge nurse floats across all departments
• Parking: Free proximal covered parking
• Meals: Discounted meals available
• Local Traveler Rule: Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable, expires annually

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors, annual completion required)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (must verify highest level of education)
• Transcript or diploma may be accepted temporarily if education verification is delayed
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for New Mexico placements only)
• Photo for badge (clear headshot required)
• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must renew annually
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; chest X-ray and questionnaire if positive
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, etc.)
• Additional onsite drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or agency-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required (declinations not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Local discounted hotels available
• Free floating charge nurse and support staff available to assist
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted
• Must comply with local traveler radius rule (must live at least 50 miles away)

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of experience in Medical Surgical and Orthopedic patient care, who have recent EPIC experience and hold the required certifications. Prior travel experience is not mandatory.