Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Amarillo, Texas

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg)
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient Med/Surg experience (highest required)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Unit Information

• Med/Surg patient population
• Telemetry monitored in a centralized unit
• Free floating charge nurse role
• House discharge nurse floats across all departments
• 50 mile travel radius

Required Skills & Experience

• Epic charting experience required

Certifications (as applicable)

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

Competencies

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

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Education verification required (highest level of education)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for certain locations)
• Work history verification for 7 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (if positive TB test)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, propoxyphene, phencyclidine, opiates, oxycodone/oxymorphone)
• Additional onsite drug screen during orientation (only 1 attempt allowed; includes marijuana)
• 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 (dose 1 and fully vaccinated status)

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• References: Internal only; not required for clearance
• Consent forms and documentation as required for fingerprinting and background checks

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with a focus on Med/Surg nursing in a telemetry-monitored environment. Candidates must have at least 1 year of inpatient Med/Surg experience and Epic charting skills. Prior travel experience is not required. Compliance with extensive health, background, and certification requirements is mandatory.