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Medical Surgical

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Brownwood, Texas
Start date within the next 3–5 weeks
13-week contract
Day shift: 4x12 hours, 7:00–19:00
36 or 48 hours considered
On call: one shift per 6-week schedule
Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
May consider candidates who live at least 50 miles from the facility on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg (2 years of experience)
Med Surg experience within the last year
ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP, as applicable
CHEMO, as applicable
TNCC, as applicable
EFM, as applicable
ENPC, as applicable
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of PassFail Testing, required for Telemetry RNs
NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
State License 1 Verification within 30 days of start
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam, as applicable by profession
Competency Exam, as applicable by profession
Color Blind Testing Online
Physical Exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask test, updated annually
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years of start
Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
TB Questionnaire
Rubeola (Measles)
Mumps
Rubella
Hepatitis B
Varicella
Drug Testing
Flu Seasonal Vaccination/Documentation

Preferred Qualifications

None stated

Additional Requirements

Government-issued photo ID
E-Verify or attestation
Background check
EPLS/GSA/SAM within 30 days of start
HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
Texas DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check within 30 days of start
2 references within 3 years of start
Copy of resume/application
Skills checklist, updated annually
Employment parking available after orientation at no fee
Orientation modules required for all candidates and take roughly 3–4 hours to complete
Candidate must review and sign multiple facility documents prior to start

Notes

Onsite fit mask testing is available for $15 cash
Facility drug screen on arrival is mandatory and a positive result is an automatic cancellation

Facility

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

3.8rating(16 reviews)

Anonymous

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Staff Position

3.0rating

Pros

Travel friendly, great staff, clean ER, everyone really helps out good team nursing skills. You will see snd learn alot at this ER. Night shift is were its at, great team.

Cons

High acuity and often short staffed. Very busy. Probably one of the hardest places ive worked but you see ALOT and use your skills!! Tired after every shift. Definitely not for the weak. You really need some experience to work here.

Review of Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood on Jul 10, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
112 beds

ADDRESS1501 Burnet DriveBrownwood, TX 76801

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About Brownwood, TX

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Brownwood, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs in the 90s°F and winter lows in the 30s°F.
Summers can be hot, and winters are relatively mild with occasional cold snaps.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, with options for furnished apartments and houses.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as Brownwood is a car-dependent city.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Plenty of local restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, occasional art and music events, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, and local sports events.

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