CCU Registered Nurse
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. They interact effectively with patients and visitors while maintaining professional nursing standards. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care based on scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions encountered, nurses must be well-versed in a variety of health conditions.

Additional Notes:

• Traveler must live 150 miles or more from the facility.
• May be asked to float to a different floor or another campus.

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Additional certifications may be required as applicable:

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for RN travel positions (typically 1+ years).
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Compliance and Background Checks

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification (highest level) required.
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract.
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required within 12 months of start; updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • TB (Negative TB or Chest X-Ray)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), with agency religious or medical exemption accepted.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC required within 10 business days prior to start; facility conducts additional drug screen upon arrival.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete various facility-specific acknowledgments and forms prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, corporate compliance).
• Pass/fail testing required for telemetry nurses (EKG/medication).
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Color blindness testing required.
• Skills checklist and references required.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) in Abilene, Texas, for a 13-week contract. The role requires standard RN licensure and certifications including BCLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The candidate must meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements and be prepared for possible floating to other units or campuses. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.