Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,486/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position
Location: Tyler, Texas
Shift: Evening, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday (40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Travel/contract RN position in the Operating Room specialty.
- Call required.
- Charting system: Epic.
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 1.5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year.
- Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, Vascular Surgery, and Urology.
Licensure & Certifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas.
- Minimum 1.5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year.
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, Vascular Surgery, and Urology.
Compliance & Documentation Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
- E-Verify compliance required.
- Background checks including 7-year history, SS trace, county searches, nationwide checks, sex offender registry, and education verification.
- Education verification of highest level completed.
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
- Physical exam within 12 months of start.
- Fit test for approved masks within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
- Immunizations and titers required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
- 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
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31). Declinations not accepted.
Additional Requirements
- Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
- 7-year work history verification required.
- Complete employment application/resume required.
- Clear headshot photo for badge.
Restrictions
- Candidates residing in the following Texas counties are not eligible: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris.
This position offers a structured weekday evening schedule with a focus on surgical specialties requiring diverse clinical experience and multiple certifications.
Employer
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.
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- 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).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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