Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Odessa, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Must be willing to float to other med/surg/tele units as assigned
• Facility will consider 48 hours per week or 36/48 alternating schedule

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 Program) as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• State License Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• Tech Cert Verification (National) within 30 days of start
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (facility-specific)

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7 Year Background Check required within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Annual background check renewal required for Aya candidates
• Facility-specific standards of conduct, behavior, dress code, and COVID declination forms required
• Facility-specific notice of employment and agency checklist required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year, updated annually (N-95 or Halyard Orange Duckbill masks accepted; PAPR not accepted)
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (Chest X-Ray required for positive responders)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Rubeola (Measles) immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
• Mumps immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
• Rubella immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
• Hepatitis B immunity via positive titer, series, or declination
• Varicella immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster if low/equivocal)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Oct-April); mask required if declined
• COVID-19 Vaccine preferred but not required

Competency & Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required
• Competency Exam required
• Skills Checklist required, updated annually
• Employment Application/Resume required
• Two professional references within 3 years required

Facility-Specific Training & Documentation

• HIPAA and Fair Warning Quiz Modules (must be completed within 72 hours of signing)
• Orientation and Safety Training Modules (must be completed within 72 hours of signing)
• Annual TB Questionnaire required

This position requires flexibility, compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements, and readiness to work in multiple units within the facility.