ICU Registered Nurse
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Specialty: ICU / MS patient flow (ratios up to 1:5)
Facility Type: LTACH (Long-Term Acute Care Hospital)

Job Details

• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Weekend Scheduling: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in ICU and IMC level care
• Patient Care Focus: ICU and Intermediate Care (IMC) level care

Requirements & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal check within a year of start, updated annually
  • SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, Facis level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry Results required
• Certifications Verification:

  • ACLS, BLS (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense approved)
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC as required
  • State License Primary Source Verification
  • NURSYS verification for RNs
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology and general competency exams as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Health & Safety Documents

• Initial physical exam, updated annually
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (or clear chest x-ray if past positive)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing:

  • 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
  • 10-panel drug screen + Nicotine test within 10 days of start

History & Documentation

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year with the agency
• Employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Internal evaluation if worked over 2 years with the agency

Notes

• Local same pay for first-time travelers allowed
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for ICU Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Texas with a focus on ICU and IMC patient care.