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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient population: Mixed med/surg and intermediate care patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 to 1:6 depending on shift assignment
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hour shifts, days only
• Travel radius: 50 miles (no local candidates)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in specialty (Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical)
• Prior travel experience not required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation and Compliance

• I9 verification
• Driver’s License/State ID
• E-Verify compliance
• 7-year background check (updated annually) including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check, and education verification
• Education verification (highest level)
• Fingerprinting (for New Mexico placements only)
• Photo for badge
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire (if applicable)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination/declination
• Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, etc.)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (80% minimum or Angoff score)
• Color blind testing (online acceptable)
• Competency exams as applicable to profession (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist
• Core HIPAA and safety training

Additional Notes

• No local candidates; must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius
• References and work history verification required internally but not mandatory for clearance
• Complete application/resume required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of medical-surgical experience, comfortable working in a mixed med/surg and intermediate care setting, with Epic system experience, and who is flexible with day shifts and travel within the specified radius.