Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tyler, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical ICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 3x12 hours
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Float: Yes, to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Weekend Coverage: 6 shifts per 6 week period
• Number of Rooms: 12
• Level I Trauma experience: Preferred

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (must have prior travel experience)

Required Skills & Certifications

• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred/As Applicable Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
  • Education verification (highest level) required
  • Fingerprinting (time sensitive for certain locations)
• Licenses & Verifications:

  • State License primary source online verification
  • NURSYS Verification for RN
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% score or meet Angoff score)
  • Color Blind Testing (online)
  • Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
  • Core Parts I, II, III (annual for subcontractors)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical Exam within 12 months of start
  • Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
  • Immunizations/Vaccinations:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
    • TB Questionnaire (if positive results)
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
    • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
    • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
    • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
    • COVID-19 Vaccine (Dose 1 and Fully Vaccinated) or approved exemption required
  • Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Facility Specific:

  • Clear headshot photo for badge

Additional Notes

• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity may be required.
• Weekend coverage expectations: 6 shifts every 6 weeks.
• Level I Trauma experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates residing in certain counties in Texas are not eligible for this travel contract.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in a Medical Surgical ICU setting with day shifts.