Charge Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Plainview, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Charge Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry (MS/Tele) RN

Location

• Plainview, Texas

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Unit & Patient Population

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient age range: 1 month through end of life
• Standard patient ratio: 1:6
• No floating between units
• Weekends required: 6 weekend shifts per schedule period
• No on-call or block schedules required

Role Expectations

• Function as a fully independent staff nurse
• Capable of independently assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed
• Broad clinical competency required due to diverse patient age range

Required Certifications

• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Required Licenses & Experience

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Patient Care Ratios

• 1 nurse to 6 patients

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 49

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification (nursing degree)
• NURSYS license verification for RNs
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respirator medical clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Facility-specific and regional mandatory training modules (WorkRamp LMS), including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Med/Surg Telemetry and Charge Nurse roles
  • Epic training modules (if applicable)
  • Trauma-informed care basics (effective 12/22/2025 for new/extended placements)
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Additional competency exams for specific roles or units as applicable

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met

Additional Notes

• No floating between units, but may be required to float to another facility within reasonable distance per float policy acknowledgment
• Parking is free in any unrestricted space
• No on-call or block scheduling required
• 48-hour shifts are not approved

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Charge Nurse travel contract position in Med/Surg Telemetry nursing.