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Valid RN license in Texas
Operating Room experience within the last year
2 years of Operating Room experience
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Craniotomy and burr hole experience
Ortho Trauma experience
Neurosurgery experience
NURSYS verification for RN
Background check
7-year background check within 1 year of start, with annual update
Education verification at highest level
Texas DADS Employability Status Check within 30 days of start
Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check within 30 days of start
EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
References: 2 within 3 years of start
Resume or application copy
Skills checklist
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
Pass/fail testing acknowledgement
Color blind testing
Competency exam
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Negative TB or chest X-ray
Rubeola, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, drug testing, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap, and flu vaccination/documentation requirements
Fit mask
Government-issued photo ID
E-Verify or attestation
Traveler identification form
Required facility acknowledgements and compliance forms before start

Orientation modules are required and take about 3–4 hours
Parking is available for orientation and employee parking after orientation at no fee
Onsite fit mask option is available for $15 cash
Seasonal flu vaccine is required during the listed flu season, with religious or medical exemption accepted if needed

Facility

3.8rating(71 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center

5.0rating

Anonymous

Medical Lab Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position

Review of Hendrick Medical Center on Jun 29, 2026

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ADDRESS1900 Pine StreetAbilene, TX 79601

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.

Weather

Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.

Transportation

Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.

Things to Do

Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.

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