Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,818/week
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Overview

  • Start Date01/26/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,818/week

Benefits

  • Benefits start day 1
  • Sick pay
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonus
  • Health savings account
  • Discount program
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Pet insurance

Description

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.

Employer

Catalytic Solutions

About
About Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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