Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: 3/2 start preferred
Distance Consideration: Candidates at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Description

• Position: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Preferred start date: March 2nd
• May consider candidates living 50+ miles away on a case-by-case basis

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for MS/Tele roles unless otherwise specified by recruiter.

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted (as applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – Required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required as applicable, with annual updates
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Required for Telemetry RNs, with up to 2 attempts allowed
• State Nursing License Verification – Required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) – Required within 30 days of start

Background and 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 or transcript/diploma required
• State-specific checks for Texas (Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Physical Exam required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Fit Mask test (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) required and updated annually
• Immunizations and Titers required (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract unless otherwise noted):

  • TB test or chest X-ray (annual questionnaire required)
  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – within 10 years
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption (for 2025-26 season)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test accepted)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of various acknowledgment forms prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • 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)
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during onboarding
• Parking available for orientation and employment

Additional Notes

• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses includes EKG and medication knowledge; candidates have 2 attempts to pass.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must meet all compliance and credentialing requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with MS/Telemetry skills seeking a travel contract in Texas with a 13-week commitment.