Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Amarillo, Texas

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts, 1pm-1am
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Travel Radius: 50 miles

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Required Skills & Certifications

• Charting System: Epic (experience required)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • Additional certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., NRP, CHEMO, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI)

Job Responsibilities

• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity as needed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Licenses & Verifications:

  • State nursing license verification (primary source)
  • NURSYS verification for RN
  • Education verification (highest level)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
  • Fingerprinting (time-sensitive for certain locations)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
    • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
    • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; additional onsite drug screen during orientation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required

Competency & Training

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score or meet Angoff score)
• Color blind testing (online)
• Competency exams as applicable (minimum 80% passing score)
• Annual core training/testing for subcontractors
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance

Additional Notes

• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required
• Clear headshot photo required for badge

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in Texas, requiring essential certifications and compliance with health and background standards. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making it suitable for nurses new to travel assignments.