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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Amarillo, Texas
BSA Hospital

$1,383-1,685/week

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Travel Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Amarillo, Texas

Job Details

Discipline: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Medical Surgical (Med/Surg)
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, nights
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit: Med/Surg patient population with centralized telemetry monitoring
Role Notes: Free floating charge nurse and house discharge nurse roles that float across departments
Travel Radius: 50 miles

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience within the last year
Experience in an inpatient setting
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

I-9 verification
Driver’s License/State ID
E-Verify compliance
7-year background check (updated annually) including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check, and education verification
Education verification (highest level)
NURSYS verification for RN license
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Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with follow-up requirements for positive results)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity documentation or vaccination
Hepatitis B immunity or declination documentation
Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, phencyclidine, propoxyphene)
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
TB questionnaire (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

Complete employment application/resume
Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
7-year work history verification
Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, color blindness, core competencies)

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for experienced Med/Surg RNs with Epic charting skills, night shift availability, and a minimum of 1 year inpatient Med/Surg experience. Prior travel experience is not required.

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BSA Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
445 beds

ADDRESS1600 Wallace BoulevardAmarillo, TX 79106

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About Amarillo, TX

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Amarillo, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Amarillo's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to around 25°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Amarillo, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Amarillo is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Amarillo has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dusty climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Amarillo.

Things to Do

Amarillo offers a variety of activities, including art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, and restaurants in the Route 66 District.
Visitors can enjoy live performances at the Amarillo Little Theatre and explore museums such as the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Texas Air & Space Museum.
Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the botanical gardens, local zoo, and Thompson Memorial Park for walking, biking, and other recreational activities.

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