Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Brownwood, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Dates: Must start on January 5 or January 19
Distance Consideration: Candidates at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Documentation & Compliance

Identification & Verification

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start
• State License Verification within 30 days of start
• Texas-specific:

  • TULIP Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
  • Employee Misconduct Registry Results within 30 days of start

Background Checks

• 7 Year Background Check within 1 year of start; update annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma
• State-specific searches replaced by Texas DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry checks

Certifications (AHA ONLY unless otherwise noted)

• ACLS (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• NRP (as applicable)
• CHEMO (as applicable)
• TNCC (as applicable)
• EFM (as applicable)
• ENPC (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual updates required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for Telemetry RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• Tech Cert Verification - National (within 30 days of start)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test acceptable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit Mask Test (annual; 3M 1860 Regular or 1860S required)
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 72 hours of contract signing)

  • Negative QGold or Tspot within 1 year of start
  • For positive PPD responders: negative chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Immunizations (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series (3), or declination; booster or declination post titer acceptable
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if negative/equivocal
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption for 2025-26 season

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of multiple acknowledgments and forms prior to start, including:

  • Vaccination Information Acknowledgment
  • TB and Occupational Exposure Acknowledgment
  • Patient Centered Pledge
  • Contract Employee Receipt and Acknowledgement
  • Computer Security Agreement
  • Corporate Compliance Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Employee Misconduct Registry Acknowledgment
  • Self Identify Form
  • Relationship to Physician Form
  • Authorization for Background Check
  • Traveler Identification Form
• Review of Employee Handbook (information only)
• Completion of orientation modules (~3-4 hours)
• Parking available for orientation and employment (no fee)

Additional Requirements

• 2 References within 3 years of start
• Copy of Resume/Application required
• Skills Checklist (annual update)

Note: This position requires strict adherence to all documentation, certification, health, and background check requirements prior to start.