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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, Nights
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Number of Rooms/Beds: 10
• Locals not accepted; 50-mile radius rule applies
• Epic experience within the last 6 months preferred (not required)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Required Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - Required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required as applicable
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification required)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Competencies

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

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start; must renew annually
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if positive)
• TB Questionnaire within 90 days of start (annual renewal if positive)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted; booster 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, opiates, oxycodone, etc.)
• Additional onsite drug screen during orientation (only 1 attempt allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or agency-approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption required (declinations not accepted)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (highest level of education)
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• Complete employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Clear headshot photo for badge

Additional Notes

• Internal requirements include I9, Driver’s License/State ID, E-Verify
• References are not required to clear candidates but may be requested internally
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Texas with night shift options. Prior travel experience is not required.