Med Surg Telemetry RN
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Odessa, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Must be willing to float to other med/surg/tele units as assigned
• Facility will consider 48 hours per week or 36/48 alternating schedules
• Patient ratios up to 6:1

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience unless otherwise specified
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• ENPC – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable
• State License Verification (within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (RN) (within 30 days of start)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for RNs (Pharmacology exam onsite at orientation)

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7 Year Background Check required within 30 days of start; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year; updated annually (N-95 or Halyard Orange Duckbill masks accepted; PAPR not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 1 year; Chest X-Ray within 2 years for positive responders)
• Rubeola (Measles) – Positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Mumps – Positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Rubella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Hepatitis B – Positive titer, series (3), or declination
• Varicella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Drug Testing – Negative 10 panel drug screen within 30 days of start; plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season Oct-April; mask required if declined until March 31)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Medical Center Hospital-specific documents including:

  • Notice of Employment
  • Standards of Conduct
  • Dress Code Policy Acknowledgement
  • Agency Checklist
  • Standards of Behavior
  • COVID Declination (if applicable)
  • HIPAA and Fair Warning Quiz Modules (complete within 72 hours of signing)
  • Orientation and Safety Training Modules (complete within 72 hours of signing)
  • Annual TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• References: 2 required within 3 years of start
• Employment Application/Resume copy required
• Skills Checklist 1 (annual update)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared for time-sensitive requirements, especially health and compliance documents to be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Floating to multiple units (med/surg/tele) is expected.
• Patient ratios may be as high as 6:1.

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses comfortable with med/surg and telemetry units, able to meet comprehensive certification and health requirements, and willing to work a 13-week travel contract in Odessa, Texas.