Travel Medical-Surgical RN (Epic Required)
Amarillo, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour days
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Travel experience: Not required
• Epic experience: Required within the last 6 months
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:6
• Number of rooms/beds: 10
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Locals not accepted (50 mile radius rule)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• 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
• NIH Stroke Certification as applicable (expires annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable
• State License verification (primary source online verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Required Competencies

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

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 (highest level of education)
• Transcript/Diploma may be accepted as placeholder if education verification is delayed
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for New Mexico placements only)
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification (NJ placements require minimum 1 year verified with limited gaps)

Health and 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
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (for positive results, must renew annually)
• 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 (3), or declination accepted; boosters post titer accepted
• Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, propoxyphene, phencyclidine, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone)
• Additional onsite drug screen during orientation (only 1 attempt allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and fully vaccinated dose 2 if applicable) or approved medical/religious exemption required (declinations not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Must comply with facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgements
• Internal attestations and agency-specific exemption forms may be required for COVID-19 and flu vaccine exemptions
• Candidates must meet all documentation and credentialing requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for RNs with recent Epic experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Amarillo, Texas, with a structured 3x12 hour day shift and a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.