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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)
• Shift: 2/2 or 2/16 start preferred
• Candidates located at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Registered Nurse (no explicit years stated, assume minimum 2 years typical for MS/Telemetry roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• ENPC – as applicable
• State License Verification (RN)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual updates required)
• Pass/Fail Testing for Telemetry RNs (EKG/Medication)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• E-Verify or Attestation
• 7 Year Background Check (updated annually) including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and National Criminal Checks
  • OFAC
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Check (Home Health only)
  • Education Verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check (within 30 days of start)
• HHS/OIG Check (within 30 days of start)
• State-specific checks for Texas (Employability Status, Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 1 year, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit Mask Test (annual; 3M 1860 Regular or 1860S)
• TDAP Vaccine (within 10 years)
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required)
• Rubeola (Measles) – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Mumps – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Rubella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B – Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Drug Testing – Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start (no exceptions)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved exemption (for 2025-26 season)

Additional Requirements

• 2 References within 3 years
• Copy of Resume/Application
• Skills Checklist (annual update)
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments to be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance, etc.)
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) with parking available at no cost

Notes

• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses includes 2 attempts (3 with manager approval). No study materials provided; basic Telemetry RN knowledge expected.
• Background checks and health documents must be current and compliant with facility and state requirements.
• Candidates should be prepared for timely completion of all health screenings and documentation within specified timeframes.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with MS/Telemetry experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Texas.