Medical-Surgical Neuro RN
Amarillo, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Neuro Unit

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

Job Overview

• Unit: Orthopedic and Neurology
• Patient Population: Medical Surgical, Orthopedic, and Neuro patients
• Unit Size: 35 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Float Requirement: Yes, to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Scheduling: Block scheduling handled case by case
• Documentation System: EPIC (experience within last 6 months required)
• Telemetry monitored in a centralized unit
• Support Staff: Patient Care Technicians, Patient Transporters, House discharge nurse floating across departments
• Charge Nurse: Free floating charge nurse
• Parking: Free proximal covered parking
• Meals: Discounted meals available
• Local Traveler Rule: Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with EPIC documentation system (within last 6 months)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
  • Education verification required (highest level)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
  • Immunizations/vaccinations required:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
    • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
    • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
    • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Onsite drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed)
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency, color blind testing, and other core competencies as applicable
• Photo for badge required

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Any, no logos
• Local traveler radius rule applies (must live 50+ miles away)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in medical surgical, orthopedic, or neuro patient care, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a 1:6 ratio and has recent EPIC experience. Prior travel experience is not required.