Step-Down Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position - Amarillo, Texas

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Step-down Unit)
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights
• 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
• Travel Radius: No locals; must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licenses & Certifications

• Current State RN License (Primary source online verification required)
• NURSYS Verification for RN
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• 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
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable (expires annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable
• Tech Cert Verification - National (as applicable)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (highest level of education must be verified)
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for New Mexico placements only; not applicable here)

Competency Exams & Training

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

Facility Specific Documents

• Clear headshot photo for badge

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; if positive, additional documentation required
• TB Questionnaire within 90 days of start (annual renewal if positive)
• Measles (Rubeola) immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Mumps immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Rubella immunity: positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination accepted; boosters accepted post titer
• Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox; boosters required 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 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; declinations not accepted

Additional Requirements

• I9 form (for direct candidates)
• Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance (for direct candidates)
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification
• References: 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (within 2 years of start)

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, background checks, health documents, and competency exams prior to start.