Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

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

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in an Urgent Care setting
• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Required 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
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – 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
• State Nursing License Verification (RN)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Required for RNs, includes pharmacology exam with 3 attempts allowed
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Must meet or exceed passing score
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Required, updated annually

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7 Year Background Check 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 TB Questionnaire required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start; plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Employment Application/Resume required
• Skills Checklist – Required, updated annually

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 equivalent required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap Vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year; Chest X-Ray within 2 years if positive responders
• Rubeola (Measles) – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Mumps – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Rubella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Hepatitis B – Positive titer, full series, or declination required
• Varicella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if low/equivocal titer
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination during flu season (Oct-April); mask required if declined

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific documents including:

  • Notice of Employment
  • Standards of Conduct
  • Dress Code Policy Acknowledgement
  • Agency Checklist
  • Standards of Behavior
  • COVID Declination (if applicable)
  • 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)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All required documents and certifications must be current and compliant with facility and system policies.
• Time-sensitive requirements (e.g., physical exam, immunizations, background checks) must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing unless otherwise noted.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a travel contract in an urgent care environment with comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.