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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Float Requirement: Yes, to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Unit Size: 35 beds
• Patient Population: Medical Surgical and Orthopedic
• Telemetry: Monitored in a centralized unit
• Charge Nurse: Free floating
• Support Staff: Patient Care Technicians, Patient Transporters, House discharge nurse floats across departments
• Documentation System: EPIC (experience preferred within last 6 months)
• Scrub Color: Any, no logos
• Local Traveler Rule: Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify

Certification Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - Required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - Required as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required as applicable

Competencies

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

Health and Background Requirements

• 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 (2-Step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire within 90 days of start (annual if positive)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation (only 1 attempt allowed)
• 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

Background Checks and Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• State License verification (primary source online)
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Photo for badge required
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required

Additional Information

• Free proximal covered parking
• Discounted meals and local discounted hotels available

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Amarillo, TX, requiring at least 1 year of RN experience. The role involves working on a 35-bed Medical Surgical and Orthopedic unit with telemetry monitoring. The position offers flexible 12-hour shifts and requires multiple certifications including BLS and NIHSS. EPIC experience is preferred. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements. First-time travelers are accepted, and local candidates must live at least 50 miles away to qualify. Float requirements and patient ratios are specified.