The following, required as applicable (refer to the job description to determine applicability): NRP, Chemotherapy (CHEMO), TNCC, EFM, ENPC, and NIH Stroke Certification
Competencies
Color blind testing (online Ishihara version acceptable)
Medication/pharmacology competency exam, required as applicable by profession, with a passing score (Angoff standard)
Skills checklist, updated annually
Background and State Checks
7-year background check (SSN, counties, national, OFAC, sex offender registry, highest level of education verification), completed within 1 year of start and updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, completed within 30 days of start
Texas Employability Status Check and Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check, completed within 30 days of start
E-Verify or attestation
Health and Immunizations
Physical exam, completed within 72 hours of signing the contract
Tdap within 10 years of start
TB screening: negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 1 year of start, or a negative chest X-ray for those with a positive result; annual TB questionnaire
Rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation: positive titer, vaccine series, or declination (rules vary by vaccine; non-immune titers require boosters)
Flu vaccine or an approved medical or religious exemption for the 10/31 to 3/31 season. A denied religious exemption combined with refusing the vaccine makes the candidate ineligible for this facility.
Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC, collected within 10 business days before start. The facility runs its own drug screen on arrival, and a positive result is an automatic cancellation. Avoid CBD products.
Fit test for N95 mask (3M 1860 or 1860S), updated annually; can be completed onsite
Work History
Two references, within 3 years of start
Copy of resume or application
Onboarding and Orientation
Facility orientation modules (about 3-4 hours), required for all candidates
Parking available during orientation and for employment after orientation, with no fee
Facility forms to review or sign before start, including vaccination, confidentiality, computer security, corporate compliance, and the employee handbook (information only)
Facility
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood
3.8rating(16 reviews)
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Anonymous
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
Staff Position
3.0rating
Pros
Travel friendly, great staff, clean ER, everyone really helps out good team nursing skills. You will see snd learn alot at this ER. Night shift is were its at, great team.
Cons
High acuity and often short staffed. Very busy. Probably one of the hardest places ive worked but you see ALOT and use your skills!! Tired after every shift. Definitely not for the weak. You really need some experience to work here.
Review of Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood on Jul 10, 2026
Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs in the 90s°F and winter lows in the 30s°F.
Summers can be hot, and winters are relatively mild with occasional cold snaps.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, with options for furnished apartments and houses.
Transportation
Car friendliness is high, as Brownwood is a car-dependent city.
Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
The population is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
Plenty of local restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, occasional art and music events, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, and local sports events.
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