Med Surg RN
Athens, Texas
UT Health East Texas

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Job Overview

• Location: Athens, Texas
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Patient ratio: 1:6

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Med Surg (1 year of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance / Onboarding Requirements

• Driver’s license or state ID
• E-Verify
• 7-year background check
• Education verification
• Highest level of education must be verified
• NURSYS verification
• State license verification
• Clear headshot for badge
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire if prior TB result is positive
• Drug screen within 90 days of start
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Skills checklist
• Complete application/resume

Additional Notes

• Travelers residing in certain nearby counties are not contracted for this assignment.