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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Preferred start dates: 2/2 or 2/16
• 36 or 48 hours per week considered
• Candidates located at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required (no lower limit specified)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• ENPC – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable, with annual updates required
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – required for Telemetry RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – required, update annually
• State License Verification – required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (RN) – required within 30 days of start
• Tech Cert Verification – required within 30 days of start

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required 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 required
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Fit Mask test annually (3M 1860 Regular or 3M 1860S)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (PPD or Qgold/Tspot) within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or exemption for 2025-26 season
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; facility conducts additional drug screen on arrival

Competency Requirements

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

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of various acknowledgment and compliance forms prior to start (e.g., Vaccination Information, TB and Occupational Exposure, Patient Centered Pledge, Contract Employee Receipt, Computer Security Agreement, Corporate Compliance, Confidentiality Statement, Employee Misconduct Registry, 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) with parking provided at no cost

Additional Notes

• Two references required within 3 years of start
• Resume/Application required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for Registered Nurses in Brownwood, Texas, with a 13-week contract length and flexible weekly hours. Candidates must meet comprehensive certification, background, health, and competency requirements prior to start.