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 - 4:30 PM (end time may vary by about an hour)
• On-call required
• Must live more than 150 miles from the facility or reside in a metropolitan area
• Experience with MedHost and GE MacLab preferred
• Prior travel experience strongly preferred

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Texas RN License or Compact License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual updates required)
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for travel RN roles
• Prior travel experience: Strongly preferred (not strictly required, but highly recommended)

Compliance & 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 or transcript/diploma required
• State-specific checks (Texas DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or exemption required for 2025-26 season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start (no exceptions)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, confidentiality, compliance, patient-centered pledge)
• Pass/fail testing required for telemetry nurses (EKG/medication) with up to 2 attempts
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing required
• Skills checklist and employment application required, updated annually
• Two professional references within 3 years required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract position in Brownwood, Texas, requiring a Texas RN license or compact license, BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The role involves day shifts with on-call duties and requires candidates to live more than 150 miles from the facility or in a metro area. Prior travel experience is strongly preferred. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation are mandatory.