CCU Registered Nurse
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: Strongly preferred 1/19 start

Job Description

• Position: Critical Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CCU)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience for CCU roles (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - Required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Required as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required as applicable, with annual updates
• State License Verification - Required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (RN) - Required within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - Required for Telemetry RNs

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7 Year Background Check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma required
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Employment Application/Resume required
• Skills Checklist: Required and must be updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Fit Mask Test: Required annually (3M 1860 Regular or 3M 1860S)
• Immunizations/Vaccinations (must be current or have positive titers/declinations as applicable):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (PPD or Qgold/Tspot within 1 year)
  • TB Questionnaire (annual)
  • 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
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption (for 2025-26 season)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign multiple facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements prior to start, including:

  • Vaccination Information Acknowledgment
  • TB and Occupational Exposure Acknowledgment
  • Patient Centered Pledge
  • Contract Employee Receipt and Acknowledgement
  • Computer Security Agreement
  • Corporate Compliance Acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Employee Misconduct Registry Acknowledgment
  • Self Identify Form
  • Relationship to Physician Form
  • Authorization for Background Check
  • Traveler Identification Form
• Facility-specific orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during orientation
• Parking available for orientation and employment with no fee

Additional Notes

• Pass/Fail testing for Telemetry nurses includes EKG and medication knowledge; two attempts allowed with educator support after first failure
• Drug screen policy strictly prohibits positive results including marijuana; candidates must avoid substances that could cause positive results
• Physical exam and certain health documents must be completed within 72 hours of signing the contract

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with CCU experience seeking a travel contract in Texas with a 13-week commitment. Candidates should be prepared to meet comprehensive certification, background, health, and facility-specific requirements.