Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Big Spring, TX
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER (Night Shift)

Location: Big Spring, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Start Date: Within the next 3-4 weeks
First Day Reporting Location: San Angelo, TX

Job Description

• Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Room (ER) on night shift.
• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with recent ED experience within the last year.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing.

Required Health and Immunization Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Fit mask test within 6 months prior to start; annual updates required. Accepted masks: 3M 1860 and 3M 1860S.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSpot, or 2 PPDs) within 1 year of start or negative chest X-ray if positive responder. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or series with declination form if applicable)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or proof of disease)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31).
• COVID initial vaccination series required; boosters not required.
• Drug testing required within 30 days of start; must include a panel of common substances. Must have a plan to complete within 72 hours of contract signing.

Required Documentation Prior to Start

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (legal name must match all documents; proof of name change not accepted).
• Clear, passport-style photo with solid background for badge.
• Completion of facility-specific forms including:

  • Non-Employee Information Form
  • Vaccine Exemption Form (if applicable)
  • Applicant Health Record Form
  • Code of Conduct and Compliance Form
  • Compact-Temporary License Declaration of Residency Form
  • Confidentiality Statement Form
  • Information System Security Agreement Form
  • Non-Employee Orientation Update Form
  • Traveler Orientation Review
  • Hepatitis B Declination Form (if no positive titer on file)
• Employment application or resume.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Additional Information

• Background check must be renewed annually for direct candidates.
• Legal name must match on all license documentation, IDs, social security card, and certifications; discrepancies require immediate escalation.
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing with remediation offered same day if needed.
• Candidates must be prepared to report to a different city (San Angelo) for the first day of assignment.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an ER Registered Nurse working night shifts in Big Spring, Texas. The role requires multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC, along with comprehensive health screenings and documentation. Candidates must be prepared for a thorough credentialing process and initial reporting to a nearby city.