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Location: Midland, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Urgent backfill position
Monday to Friday, Day shift (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM), 40 hours/week
Call required
Must assist with coverage in Pre-Op
Experience preferred with Level II trauma cases
Required experience with recovery of ortho, neuro, general surgery, urology, dental (adults and pediatrics), GYN, and pediatric ENT (Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy, BMT, etc.)
Experience monitoring patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines
Pediatric experience required; critical care experience strongly preferred
Preferred: 2 years of nursing experience in all surgeries except cardiac

BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
NIH Stroke Certification (required for all clinical positions)
Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., NRP, TNCC, CHEMO) depending on assignment

Valid Texas RN license verified via NURSYS within 30 days of start
Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
Background checks including 10-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific checks (Texas DPS Criminal History, Employee Misconduct Registry, Employability Status Check) within 30 days of start
Education verification as applicable

Physical exam within 1 year of start, completed within 72 hours of contract signing
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
Required immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
N95 Fit Test within 1 year of start (PAPR not accepted)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; additional onsite drug screen at orientation
Seasonal flu vaccination or agency declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Must sign confidentiality, security agreements, drug screening consent, TB questionnaire, and compliance checklists prior to start
Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance forms before starting
Two professional references within 3 years required
Skills checklist updated annually
Competency exams (including medication/pharmacology and age-specific) required within 1 year of start

Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of recent PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience
Current ACLS certification
Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience working with pediatric patients
Experience recovering patients from orthopedic surgery
Experience recovering patients from neurosurgery
Experience recovering patients from general surgery
Experience recovering patients from urology surgery
Experience recovering adult dental surgery patients
Experience recovering patients from OB/GYN surgery
Experience monitoring patients with nerve blocks
Experience with chest tube insertions
Experience with central line placement and management
Experience with intubation
Experience with arterial line (A-line) placement and management

Facility

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ADDRESS400 Rosalind Redfern Grover ParkwayMidland, TX 79701

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Midland, TX is higher than the national average due to the booming oil industry.
Housing costs are particularly high.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited due to high demand from the oil industry, but options are available with some searching.

Transportation

Demographics

Midland has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to dust and pollen.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare services in the area.

Things to Do

Midland offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking in the surrounding areas.

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