Step Down Unit Registered Nurse
Amarillo, Texas
BSA Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit)

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

Job Description

• Work in Intermediate Care (IMC) and Med/Surg (MS) units.
• Expected to care for general Med/Surg patients as needed.
• Unit is a mix of med/surg and intermediate care patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on shift assignment.
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hours, Days.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience not required.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.

Travel Requirements

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

Certifications Required (as applicable)

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

Licensure and Verification

• Primary source online verification of state nursing license required.
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses.

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma may be accepted temporarily).
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements (not applicable here).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year.
• TB questionnaire required annually if positive TB test.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted.
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• 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.

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing or meet Angoff score).
• Color Blind Testing (online version accepted).
• Competency exams as applicable to profession (minimum 80% passing).
• Annual completion of Core Parts I, II, and III for subcontractors.

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge.
• Complete employment application/resume required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
• 7-year work history verification required.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a mixed med/surg and intermediate care environment with a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio and flexible shift options. Epic experience is mandatory, and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience is preferred. Prior travel experience is not required.