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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Midland, Texas
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: Must work Thursday through Saturday block (non-negotiable)
• Unit: Universal Care Unit (UCU), assist with overflow patient care (Medical-Surgical, MS/Telemetry)
• Floating: May float within the hospital based on UCU census
• Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 2 days off start (firm)
• Education: BSN not required
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Certification
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for all clinical positions
• Other Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for ER
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – preferred for Labor & Delivery
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• State License Verification: Must be valid and verified within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start for RN licenses

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 10-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace and all locations lived/worked
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Texas-specific background checks including DPS Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry, and Employability Status Check within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screening: 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 signing contract
• N95 Fit Test (Fit Mask) required within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
• Immunizations and health documents required within 72 hours of signing contract:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer or series (3 doses)
  • Varicella – positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Flu vaccination or agency declination (seasonal requirement)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam and 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
• Compliance Checklist to be signed by candidate and agency
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to work a firm 2/2 schedule and the specified days (Thursday-Saturday)
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Floating within hospital units may be required based on census

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses looking for a travel contract opportunity in Texas with a defined schedule and a supportive hospital environment.