Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Amarillo, Texas
BSA Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position - Amarillo, Texas

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Float Requirement: Yes, to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Block Scheduling: Case by case

Unit Information

• 35 beds on unit
• Patient Population: Medical Surgical and Orthopedic
• Telemetry monitored in a centralized unit
• Free floating charge nurse
• Support staff available: Patient Care Technicians, Patient Transporters, House discharge nurse floats across departments
• Documentation System: EPIC (experience required within last 6 months)
• Scrub Color: Any, no logos
• Local Traveler Rule: Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify

Certification Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - required
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, MAB - required as applicable
• State License Verification and NURSYS verification required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA) required

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online)
• Competency Exams as applicable (minimum 80% passing score)
• Core testing annually for subcontractors

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Onsite additional drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background Checks and Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Photo for badge required
• Driver’s License/State ID required
• I9 and E-Verify required for direct candidates
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements only (not applicable here)

This position offers a supportive environment with centralized telemetry monitoring, a manageable patient ratio, and a variety of certifications and competencies to maintain. It is suitable for nurses with recent EPIC experience and flexibility to float to other units.