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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 19

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)
• Candidates located at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Experience

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for MS/Telemetry.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA ONLY: Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• ENPC – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable, with annual updates required
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – required for Telemetry RNs (2 attempts allowed)
• 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 required)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (Telemetry RNs)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; updated 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
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status and 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 signing contract)
• Fit Mask test (annual; 3M 1860 Regular or 1860S required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (PPD or Qgold/Tspot within 1 year; chest X-ray for positives within 5 years)
• 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 of 3, or declination; booster or declination post titer if low/equivocal
• Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if negative/equivocal
• Drug Testing – negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed; facility conducts additional drug screen on arrival
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption for 2025-26 season

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must meet or exceed passing score)
• Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test acceptable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of various acknowledgments and 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
  • Employee Handbook (review only)
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during onboarding
• Parking available for orientation and employment (no fee)

References & Documentation

• Two references required within 3 years of start
• Copy of resume/application required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses includes EKG and medication knowledge; candidates have 2 attempts to pass.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all health, background, and competency requirements within specified timeframes.
• Onsite fit testing option available for a fee.

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