Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Preferred start date: January
• Shift: Day shift, approximately 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM (end time may vary by about an hour)
• On-call required
• Travel experience strongly preferred
• Must live more than 150 miles from the facility or reside in a metropolitan area

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Texas RN License or Compact License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual updates required)
• Additional certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, etc. (refer to job details for applicability)

Experience & Skills

• Experience with MedHost and GE MacLab systems

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; 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 (Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; facility conducts additional drug screen on arrival (positive results lead to cancellation)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit test (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S mask), updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (PPD or QGold/Tspot) within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or exemption required for 2025-26 season
• Drug testing plan required within 72 hours of contract signing

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of various acknowledgments and forms 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 orientation modules (~3-4 hours) during orientation
• Parking available for orientation and employment (no fee)

Competency & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) required for Telemetry RNs with up to 2 attempts
• Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test) required
• Annual skills checklist update required

References & Documentation

• Two references required within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume/application required

Additional Notes

• Must comply with all facility and system-specific documentation and credentialing requirements
• Travel experience is strongly preferred for this role
• Onsite drug screen includes marijuana; candidates should avoid any substances that could cause a positive result upon arrival

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses licensed in Texas, with specific clinical and compliance requirements to ensure readiness and safety in the healthcare environment.