Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

MS/Tele RN (Travel/Contract)

Location: Brownwood, Texas Specialty: Registered Nurse Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Within the next 3-5 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00
• Hours: 12 per day, 48 per week
• Will consider 3x12s or 4x12s.
• One on-call day per 6-week schedule.
• 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period.
• Candidates at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered case by case.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of 2 years, with experience within the last year.
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification (RN) within 30 days of start.
• Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or state ID).
• E-Verify or attestation.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS from the AHA only. Instructor, Provider, and RQI are acceptable.
• Required as applicable: NRP, Chemotherapy (CHEMO), TNCC, EFM, ENPC, and NIH Stroke Certification. Confirm applicability with the job description.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment, updated annually.
• Telemetry RNs must complete pass/fail testing. Candidates get 2 attempts (3 with department manager approval). Educator review occurs after a failed first attempt.
• Competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam, required as applicable by profession. Must meet the Angoff score or otherwise achieve a passing score if not completed through the vendor's platform.
• Color blind testing (online Ishihara version acceptable).
• Two references within 3 years of start.
• Copy of resume or application.
• Skills checklist, updated annually.

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam: Required within 1 year of start. Must be completed within 72 hours of signing the contract. Does not need annual updates.
• Tdap: Required within 10 years of start.
• TB: Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 72 hours of signing. A negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 1 year of start is accepted, or 2 PPDs within 1 year. Positive responders need a negative chest X-ray within 5 years and an annual TB questionnaire. The TB questionnaire is required for all candidates, with a 1-year expiration.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: Required within 72 hours of signing. Acceptable proof is a positive titer or 2 vaccines. Non-immune titers require 2 boosters dated after the titer.
• Hepatitis B: Required within 72 hours of signing. Acceptable proof is a positive titer, a 3-dose series, or a declination. Booster or declination after a low or equivocal titer is acceptable.
• Respirator fit test: Required and updated annually. Mask must be 3M 1860 Regular or 3M 1860S. Onsite testing is available.
• Influenza vaccine (2026-27): Vaccine or exemption required between 10/31 and 3/31. Medical exemptions must come from a medical provider. Religious exemptions go through a separate form. Candidates whose religious exemption is denied and who refuse the vaccine are ineligible for this facility.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days before start. Cannot be pending. A facility screen on arrival is mandatory, and a positive result is an automatic cancellation. Avoid anything that could cause a positive result, including CBD products. A plan for drug testing must be in place within 72 hours of signing.

Background and Compliance

• Background check: Required and renewed annually. A 7-year background check is required within 1 year of start, updated annually. It includes SSN trace, counties, national criminal, OFAC, sex offender registry, and highest-level education verification. A transcript or diploma can substitute for education verification.
• Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG): Required within 30 days of start.
• Texas checks: Texas DADS Employability Status Check and Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check, both required within 30 days of start.

Orientation and Onboarding

• Facility modules take about 3-4 hours and are required for all candidates during orientation.
• Parking is available during orientation and for employment after orientation, with no fee.
• Forms to review or sign before start include vaccination acknowledgment, TB and occupational exposure acknowledgment, patient-centered pledge, contract employee receipt, computer security agreement, corporate compliance, confidentiality statement, misconduct registry acknowledgment, self-identification, relationship to physician, background check authorization, and traveler identification.
• Employee handbook is for review only; nothing to turn in.