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Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

$1,578-2,775/week
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse: MS/Tele

Location: Abilene, Texas Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Within the next 3-5 weeks (preferred)

Schedule

  • Day shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30)
  • 36 or 48 hours per week considered

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Texas
  • Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
  • Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Required as Applicable

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • ENPC
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Licensure and Verification

  • State license verification, within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification (RN), within 30 days of start

Background Checks

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually. Includes SSN trace, county, national, OFAC, sex offender registry, and highest-level education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, within 30 days of start
  • Texas DADS Employability Status Check, within 30 days of start
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check, within 30 days of start

Health and Immunizations

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, completed within 72 hours of signing contract
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 72 hours of signing contract
  • Negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 1 year of start
  • Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella: documented immunity, or vaccines/boosters if non-immune (completed within 72 hours of signing contract for the initial requirement)
  • Tdap within 10 years of start
  • Flu vaccine between 10/1 and 3/31, or an approved medical or religious exemption
  • Fit test using a 3M 1860 or 1860S mask, within 12 months of start, updated annually

Drug Screening

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC, within 10 business days before start date. Cannot be pending
  • Facility drug screen on arrival (includes marijuana). A positive result leads to automatic cancellation
  • Avoid products that could cause a positive result, including CBD

Onboarding

  • Modules take roughly 3-4 hours and are required during orientation
  • Parking available during orientation and for employment after orientation at no fee
  • Facility-specific forms (vaccination, TB, confidentiality, compliance, and similar) must be reviewed and signed before start

Facility

Hendrick Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 360 beds
ADDRESS1900 Pine StreetAbilene, TX 79601
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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
Things to Do
  • Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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