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

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Start Date: Must start on 12/15
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)
• May consider candidates who live at least 50 miles from the facility on a case-by-case basis

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, RQI acceptable)
• NRP (as applicable)
• CHEMO (as applicable)
• TNCC (as applicable)
• EFM (as applicable)
• ENPC (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable; annual updates required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for Telemetry RNs
• State License Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
• Tech Cert Verification (National) within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (Telemetry RNs)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; update annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma
• Texas-specific checks:

  • DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
  • Employee Misconduct Registry 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 (annual; 3M 1860 Regular or 1860S)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
• Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
• Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series (3), or declination; booster or declination post titer if low/equivocal
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if negative/equivocal
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption for 2025-26 season
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed; facility conducts mandatory drug screen on arrival

Competency Requirements

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

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (~3-4 hours)
• Review and sign various facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements 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)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume/application required
• Skills checklist (annual update)

This position requires strict adherence to all background checks, certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation prior to and during the contract period.