Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus

$2,226/week

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Overview

Start Date06/29/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays, Flexible
Duration13 weeks

Pay

4% higher than average Registered Nurse / Operating Room Nurse pay in Texas

Estimated total pay

$2,226/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: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Shift Details

Day shift options:
- 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 11:00 PM) on Saturday and Sunday
- 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM) Monday through Friday
No on-call required

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
Prior travel nursing experience required
Experience needed in the following areas:
- Orthopedics
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular
- Urology
Preferred experience (not required):
- Da Vinci robotic surgery
- Endovascular procedures
- Ophthalmology (eyes)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse license for Texas with primary source online verification
Driver’s License or State ID required
Background checks including:
- 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
- Education verification of highest level completed
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
Immunizations and titers required:
- Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
- Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
- Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented chickenpox history
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
Required certifications (as applicable):
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Chemotherapy certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

Charting System

Epic electronic health record system

Additional Notes

Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this travel assignment (counties include Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris)
Clear headshot photo required for badge issuance
Complete employment application and resume required
7-year work history verification required

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, Vascular Surgery, and Urology

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 Operating Room 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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