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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Job Details

• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, Nights
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Number of Beds: 10
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Epic experience within the last 6 months preferred

Certifications Required

• 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
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable
• State License verification required
• NURSYS Verification required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 form
• Driver’s License/State ID
• E-Verify
• 7-year Background Check (updated annually) including SS trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification
• Education Verification (highest level)
• Fingerprinting (for New Mexico placements only)
• Photo for badge
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire if positive results (annual renewal)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)

Competency Requirements

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

Additional Notes

• Locals within 50 miles are not accepted for this travel position.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• Complete application/resume required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
• 7-year work history verification required.

This position offers a night shift Medical Surgical RN role with a 13-week contract in Amarillo, TX, requiring at least 1 year of RN experience. Prior travel experience is not required.