Travel Mother-Baby (Postpartum) Registered Nurse
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Preferred start dates: January 5 or January 19
• Schedule: 6 weekend shifts over a 6-week period
• May be required to float to similar units
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; travel experience strongly preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• PALS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) 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
• State Nursing License verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for Telemetry RNs
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing (online Ishihara test)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing for Telemetry RNs
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance, background check authorization, traveler ID form, employee handbook)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit mask (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S) within 12 months of start; updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccine required for 2025-26 season (Oct 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2026); religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; facility conducts additional drug screen on arrival (positive results lead to cancellation)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Notes

• Orientation includes mandatory modules (~3-4 hours)
• Parking available at orientation and for employment with no fee
• Floating to like units may be required
• Compliance with all facility-specific policies and acknowledgments is mandatory prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking a 13-week contract in Texas with weekend shift availability and flexibility to float between units.