Neuro Telemetry RN
Lubbock, Texas
Covenant Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro Telemetry

Location: Lubbock, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Yes, 6 weekend shifts per schedule period
Float: Position will float between units
On-Call: No
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center
Total Staffed Beds: 379

Job Description

• Registered Nurse specializing in Neuro Telemetry (Neuro Tele RN)
• First-time travelers and those with 1 year of specialty experience are eligible
• Must be able to work night shifts and weekends as scheduled
• Floating between units is required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must have a background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Background checks must include SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, National Sex Offender Registry, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, and MVR if applicable
• State-specific searches required as applicable
• Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not require new background checks

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
• COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)

Drug Testing

• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Instant drug screens acceptable if paired with attestation form

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Work history verification required if reference exceptions are requested

Uniform and Appearance

• Licensed nursing personnel must wear solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs (scrub tops may have colored piping)
• Print tops are not acceptable except in specific pediatric or women’s services units

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required prior to start
• Must complete required WorkRamp modules annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Neuro Telemetry and related areas
  • Facility-specific modules as assigned
• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care hospital with Level II Trauma designation
• Night shift with 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Floating between units expected
• No on-call duties

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care setting with a focus on neuro telemetry nursing, supporting patients requiring specialized monitoring and care.