Pediatric Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location: Tyler, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years nursing experience
• Previous travel experience required
• Certifications required:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Unit size: 14 patient rooms/beds
• Patient diagnoses include cardiac observation and post-surgical observation

Skills Required

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing
• Remote patient monitoring
• Starting IVs

Preferred Skills

• Cardiac telemetry
• ER holding
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Phlebotomy
• Heparin protocols
• Use of nasal cannula and portable oxygen tanks

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• No local travelers from specified surrounding counties

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Work history verification for 7 years required

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
• PALS, BLS required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP), Chemotherapy (CHEMO), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) as applicable
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance

Competencies

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
• Color blind testing (online)
• Core competency exams (annual requirement for subcontractors)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Notes

• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• No local travelers from certain counties (Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris)

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with travel experience, strong telemetry and cardiac skills, and required certifications looking for a 13-week travel contract in Tyler, Texas.