Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Shift Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, option for 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:6
• Number of rooms/beds: 10
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Travel experience not required
• Epic electronic health record experience within the last 6 months required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac 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)

Required Verifications & Background Checks

• 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 or diploma may be accepted temporarily if education verification is pending
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• State license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score or meet Angoff score)
• Annual Core Testing for subcontractors

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• 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 if positive TB test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or 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 employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required
• Clear headshot photo for badge

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, verifications, health screenings, and competency exams to ensure readiness and eligibility for assignment.