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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) unit. Candidates located at least 50 miles from the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis. A 3/2 schedule start is strongly preferred, with possible consideration for a 3/16 schedule.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing (based on typical expectations for MS/Tele roles; no explicit years stated, but defaulting to 3+ years as standard for specialty).
• Certifications:

  • 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 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 nurses with up to 2 attempts to pass.
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
  • State-specific checks including Texas DADS Employability Status and Employee Misconduct Registry within 30 days of start.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing).
  • Fit mask test annually (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S).
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • TDAP within 10 years.
    • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (PPD or QGold/Tspot) within 1 year.
    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
    • Hepatitis B - positive titer, series, or declination accepted.
    • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • 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.
  • Flu vaccination or exemption required for 2025-26 season.
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
  • Color blindness testing (online Ishihara test accepted).
  • General competency exams as applicable.
• Other Requirements:

  • Completion of facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance, background check authorization, traveler ID form).
  • References: 2 references within 3 years of start.
  • Employment application/resume required.
  • Skills checklist updated annually.

Schedule Preference

• Strong preference for 3 days on / 2 days off schedule.
• May consider 3 days on / 16 days off schedule.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing in Texas with a 13-week contract length. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensing, certification, health, background, and competency requirements. The role strongly prefers a 3/2 schedule start and requires passing specific Telemetry nurse testing.