Operating Room Registered Nurse
Richardson, Texas
Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Richardson, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Work Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• On-Call: One full weekend per month; two weeknights per month
• Holiday flexibility required
• Local rate within 90 miles

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Valid government-issued Photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport) matching all documentation
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Checks (within 30 days of start):

  • 7-year County Criminal Background Search for all locations lived/worked
  • Sex Offender Search
  • State Police Investigation (for Behavioral Health)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check
  • HHS/OIG check
• 2 professional references within 3 years of hire

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for MS/Tele, ER, L&D, GI, Critical Care ICU/IMC, OR, PACU, PCU, IR & Cath Lab
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for SPTs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, PACU, GI Lab
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for L&D and NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR: Required for ER; preferred for Adult Critical Care (ICU) units
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D
• ENPC: Acceptable in lieu of PALS for ER
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for ER, CC, Med Surg, IR, IMC, PCU (valid for 2 years; may be obtained within 30 days of hire onsite)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Must pass with 80% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for specific units; two attempts allowed; must be updated annually
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all RNs and Cath Lab Techs (medication and EKG exams)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Pass with 80% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for specific units; two attempts allowed; updated annually
• Competency Exam: Required as applicable by profession/unit

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test: Completed onsite during orientation; updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required for all travelers
• Negative TB Test (TSpot or QGold) within 12 months; annual updates required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually after positive TB result
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series and positive titer or signed declination form)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel required within 30 days of start (not required annually)
• Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge (passport style, head and shoulders, clear background)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including:

  • Job Description acknowledgment
  • Hepatitis B Declination (if applicable)
  • Flu Medical or Religious Exemption (if applicable)
  • NESF Form (security questions)

This position requires adherence to all credentialing, certification, and health documentation standards prior to and during the assignment.