ER Registered Nurse
San Angelo, Texas
Shannon Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (rotating shifts between 9:00 AM–9:00 PM and 12:00 PM–12:00 AM)
• Some weekends required
• Floating between two Emergency Departments located less than 10 minutes apart
• Patient ratio: 3-4 patients per nurse
• General Emergency Department experience with adult and pediatric patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications (must have before start unless otherwise noted):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – can be obtained after start date

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background Check: 7-year check required within 30 days of start, including statewide, federal, national, education verification, and international search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or diploma as placeholder if pending
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail testing during orientation (includes medication administration, restraint, glucometer)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit test for mask within 6 months prior to start, annual updates required
• Immunizations and titers required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with annual TB questionnaire if positive)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer or series with signed declination if applicable
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of disease (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season (Oct 31–Mar 31)
  • COVID initial series required (boosters not required)
• Drug testing required within 30 days of start (instant acceptable), covering multiple substances
• Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required prior to start, including:

  • Photo for badge
  • Health record form
  • Code of conduct and compliance form
  • Confidentiality statement
  • Information system security agreement
  • Non-employee orientation update
  • Traveler orientation review
  • Vaccine exemption form if applicable
  • Hepatitis B declination if no positive titer on file

Additional Requirements

• Legal name must match exactly on all license documentation, IDs, social security card, and certifications; proof of name change alone is not sufficient
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

This position is an urgent backfill for an Emergency Room Registered Nurse with rotating 12-hour shifts and requires a strong background in emergency nursing, relevant certifications, and compliance with extensive documentation and health requirements.