Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Midland, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Midland, Texas

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted from 12)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Room (ER) or equivalent size facility
• Preferred Start Date: January

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required as applicable (Antepartum, L&D, Mother-Baby, NICU)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – Required as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Preferred for L&D (Intermediate or Advanced AWHONN)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for all clinical positions (not required for Allied)
• State License Verification – Must be valid within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification for RN – Required within 30 days of start

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ER experience (defaulted to higher requirement)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Must be willing to obtain ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC if not currently held

Background & Compliance Checks

• 10-year Criminal Background Check required within 30 days of start (all locations lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 30 days of start
• Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Check required within 30 days prior to start
• Texas Employee Misconduct Registry and Employability Status Checks required within 30 days prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation
• Physical Exam required within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• N95 Fit Test (Fit Mask) required within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• TB Screening: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Immunizations/Vaccinations required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • 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 or series (3 doses) required
  • Varicella – Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history of chickenpox required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – Required within 10 years of start
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Agency Declination required October 1 - March 31

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
• Competency Exam required within 1 year of start
• Age Specific Competency Exam required within 1 year of start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Confidentiality and Security Agreement must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Drug Screening and Blood Testing Consent Form must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates regardless of TB status
• Compliance Checklist to be signed by candidate and agency
• Certification by Cost Center review (QM use only)

Documentation & History

• 2 professional references required within 3 years of start
• Copy of Resume/Application required
• Skills Checklist required and must be updated annually

This position requires a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of ER experience, current certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC, and compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and competency exams. The contract length is approximately 12 weeks with a preferred January start date.