PCU Float Registered Nurse
Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: 84 hours biweekly with a 72-hour guarantee
• Start Dates: February 2 or February 16
• Floating required, primarily supporting Medical-Surgical units

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year typical for travel RN roles (no higher conflicting data found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses (Required)

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• PALS (as applicable)
• NRP (as applicable)
• CHEMO (as applicable)
• TNCC (as applicable)
• EFM (as applicable)
• ENPC (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• State Nursing License (verification required within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 1 year of start (includes SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• TB Questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
• Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
• Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine required (or facility-specific medical/religious exemption)
• COVID-19 Vaccination documentation required

Competency & Documentation

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Skills Checklist (annual update required)
• Employment Application/Resume required
• 2 References within 3 years of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start (e.g., Parking Policy, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Orientation, etc.)
• Flu Medical or Religious Exemption forms if applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be agreeable to floating within the facility
• All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant with facility and system requirements
• Time-sensitive health requirements must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse comfortable with Med Surg floating assignments and meeting comprehensive compliance and health documentation standards.