Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Neuro Unit Nurse
Tyler, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,687/week

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Overview

Start Date06/01/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,687/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

Texas Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse - Neuro Unit

Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

General Neuro Unit (3 South) with 19 private rooms
Patient population ranges from young adult to geriatric
Focus on medical surgical level monitoring, interventions, and care
Patient types include medical, surgical, neurology, and neurosurgical diagnoses
Equipped with telemetry and oximetry monitoring
Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients

Shift

3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, night shift

Required Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the specialty
Prior travel experience preferred (not required)

Charting System

Epic

Required Certifications

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as applicable
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as applicable
Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) as applicable
Chemotherapy certification as applicable
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) as applicable
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) as applicable
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) as applicable
NIH Stroke Certification (annual renewal) as applicable

Required Licensure

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas with primary source verification

Additional Requirements

Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
Immunizations and/or titers required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
Complete employment application and 7-year work history verification

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Important Notes

Candidates residing in certain counties in Texas are not eligible for this travel assignment
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Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with neuro or medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Texas with night shifts and a focus on neurological patient care.

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.

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