Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Amarillo, Texas

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg)
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (Days)
• Patient Population: Medical/Surgical with telemetry monitored in a centralized unit
• Unit Features:

  • Free floating charge nurse role
  • House discharge nurse floats across all departments
• Travel Radius: 50 miles

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year of inpatient med/surg experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Charting System

• Epic experience required

Certifications Required (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
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Competencies

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

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Education verification required (highest level of education)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• Work history verification for 7 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; TB questionnaire for positives
• 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.)
• Onsite drug screen during orientation (only 1 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 approved medical/religious exemption required (no declinations accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
• References: Internal only; not required for clearance

This position offers a structured med/surg travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in Texas, requiring solid inpatient med/surg experience and Epic charting proficiency. Compliance with comprehensive health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory.