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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 5

Job Description

• Position: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Locals living more than 50 miles away will be considered.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• State RN License (verification required within 30 days of start)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted (as applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) – 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, with up to 2 attempts allowed
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days of start
• Tech Cert Verification (National) – required within 30 days of start for Allied/Non-RN candidates
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – required and updated annually
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing – required for Telemetry RNs

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-Year Background Check (must be renewed annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG Check within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma copy
• State-Specific Checks for Texas:

  • Texas DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry within 30 days of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start (no pending results allowed)
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Employment Application/Resume: Required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit Mask Test: Annual; must be 3M 1860 Regular or 3M 1860S (onsite option available)
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required)
  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer, series, or declination; booster or declination post titer acceptable
  • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption for 2025-26 season
• Drug Testing: Must have plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – must meet or exceed passing score
• Color Blind Testing – online Ishihara test accepted

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of various acknowledgments and agreements prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • 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
  • Employee Handbook (review only)
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during onboarding
• Parking available for orientation and employment (no fee)

Additional Notes

• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses includes EKG and medication knowledge; candidates have 2 attempts to pass.
• Background checks and verifications must be kept current and renewed as required.
• Drug screening policy is strict; positive results lead to automatic cancellation.
• All documentation and compliance must be completed timely to meet facility and contract requirements.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit in Texas with a 13-week travel contract starting early January. Candidates must meet all credentialing, background, health, and competency requirements to be eligible.