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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry)

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Preferred Start Date: January 5 (strongly preferred)
Distance Consideration: Candidates at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Description

• Registered Nurse for Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
• Telemetry RN role with specific pass/fail testing requirements.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• State Nursing License: Must be verified within 30 days of start.
• 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 (as applicable).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required as applicable.
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification): 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.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for Telemetry RNs; two attempts allowed.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing: Required (online Ishihara test accepted).
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required and updated annually.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for Telemetry RNs.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year 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 required; transcript or diploma acceptable.
• State-Specific Checks (Texas):

  • Texas DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start.
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry Check 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. Facility conducts additional drug screen on arrival including marijuana; positive results lead to cancellation.
• References: Two references required within 3 years of start.
• Employment Application/Resume: Required.
• Skills Checklist: Required and updated annually.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Fit Mask Test: Annual fit test required; mask type must be 3M 1860 Regular or 1860S.
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • TB (Negative TB test or chest X-ray, or negative Qgold/Tspot within 1 year). Annual TB questionnaire required.
  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; MMR booster if negative/equivocal.
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; MMR booster if negative/equivocal.
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; MMR booster if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series of 3, or declination accepted; booster or declination post titer if low/equivocal.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if negative/equivocal.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years of start.
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption required for 2025-26 season.
• Drug Testing: Must have plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidates must review and sign multiple facility-specific acknowledgments and agreements prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • 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
  • Employee Handbook (review only)

• Orientation includes mandatory modules (~3-4 hours) and parking is provided at no cost.

Additional Notes

• Candidates should be prepared for pass/fail testing related to telemetry nursing.
• All documentation and certifications must be current and compliant with facility and system requirements.
• Some certifications and background checks require annual renewal or updates.
• Candidates should avoid substances that could result in a positive drug screen, including CBD products.

This position offers a structured contract with clear compliance and credentialing expectations, suitable for experienced Registered Nurses specializing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry care.