Medical-Surgical/Intermediate Care RN
Amarillo, Texas
BSA Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient Population: Mixed Med/Surg and Intermediate Care patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 to 1:6 depending on shift assignment
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hour shifts, Days

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Epic Experience: Required

Travel Radius

• No local candidates accepted
• Must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors, annual completion required)

Licensure and Verification

• State License Primary Source Online Verification required
• NURSYS Verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Education Verification (highest level of education)

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year Background Check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for certain states)
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP Vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start
• TB Questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, etc.)
• Onsite additional drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• Complete Employment Application/Resume
• Unit Specific Skills Checklist (annual)
• 7 Year Work History Verification
• Clear headshot photo for badge

This position offers a dynamic work environment with a mix of medical-surgical and intermediate care patients, requiring strong clinical skills and Epic system experience. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for nurses new to travel assignments.