Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Odessa, Texas
Medical Center Health System

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Odessa, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 or 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45–7:15)
Patient Ratio: Up to 6:1

Job Description

• Must be willing to float to other med/surg and telemetry units as assigned
• Urgent need for this position
• Facility will consider alternating 36/48 hour shifts or straight 48-hour shifts
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to starting
• Travel experience strongly preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to starting

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (chest X-ray within 2 years if positive TB test)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (positive titer or vaccination):

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct–Apr); mask required if declination submitted
• COVID initial vaccine series or facility-specific declination required (annual boosters not required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Fit test for approved N-95 masks within 1 year, updated annually (PAPR not accepted)

Background and Documentation

• 7-year background check required within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• I9 or attestation required
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Employment application/resume required
• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Facility-specific documents including standards of conduct, dress code, notice of employment, and safety manual acknowledgment must be completed and updated if there is a gap of more than 30 days between assignments
• HIPAA and Fair Warning quiz modules and orientation/safety training modules must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract with proper documentation (no screenshots accepted)

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-required competency exams and pass/fail testing onsite
• Candidate must be prepared for a 6:1 patient ratio and flexible scheduling with possible 36 or 48-hour shifts
• Prior travel experience is strongly preferred but not explicitly required

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for experienced RNs comfortable working night shifts in a Med-Surg/Telemetry setting with a focus on stroke care and critical competencies.