Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location: Abilene, 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)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of total travel nursing experience
• At least 1 year of Telemetry nursing experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications (AHA Only unless otherwise noted)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Other certifications as applicable:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Compliance and Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• E-Verify or Attestation required
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma required
• Texas-specific checks:

  • TX DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
  • TX Employee Misconduct Registry within 30 days of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S), updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates as applicable)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (required during flu season; exemptions accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start (no pending results allowed)

Testing and Competency

• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses (EKG/Medication) with up to 2 attempts
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing (online Ishihara test accepted)
• Competency exams as applicable

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (~3-4 hours)
• Review and sign various facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements prior to start, including:

  • Vaccination Information Acknowledgment
  • TB and Occupational Exposure Acknowledgment
  • Patient Centered Pledge
  • Contract Employee Receipt and Acknowledgement
  • Computer Security Agreement
  • Corporate Compliance Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Employee Misconduct Registry Acknowledgment
  • Self Identify Form
  • Relationship to Physician Form
  • Authorization for Background Check
  • Traveler Identification Form
• Review of employee handbook (information only)
• Completion of health record and compliance forms as required

References and Documentation

• Two professional references within 3 years of start date
• Copy of resume or employment application required
• Annual update of skills checklist

This position requires a dedicated Registered Nurse with prior travel experience, night shift availability, and compliance with extensive health, background, and certification requirements.