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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: MS/Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Preferred start: 3/2 strongly preferred; 3/16 may be considered
• Candidates at least 50 miles from facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

• Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years (implied by specialty and typical MS/Tele RN requirements)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable, with annual updates required
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for Telemetry RNs

Licensure

• Valid Texas RN license required (must be verified within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification 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 (highest level) or transcript/diploma required
• Texas-specific employability and employee misconduct registry checks required within 30 days of start

Health and 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 (PPD or QGold/Tspot) within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• 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 of start
• 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)

Competency Requirements

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

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules (~3-4 hours) during orientation
• 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 Notes

• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually

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