Travel Contract

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,730/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,730/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

Texas Nursing License

Description

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Position: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Must have ECMO experience
Will float to cardiac stepdown unit
Average daily census: 7 patients
Unit size: 10 rooms/beds
Patient ratio: 1:2
Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
Documentation system: Epic
Scrub color: Dark Gray

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (CVICU)
Prior travel experience required
Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience
Skills include:
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of multisystem organ failure
- Intra-aortic balloon pump care
- Post cardiac surgery care
- Pulmonary artery line (Swan-Ganz) monitoring
- Arterial line management
- Central line and PICC line care/management
- Continuous IV sedation
- Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Care of ventilated patients
- Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Licensure

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas

Additional Requirements

Must not reside in the following counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris
Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
Immunizations and health documentation required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or documented history)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (during flu season)
- COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Documentation & Competency Requirements

Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
Medication/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
Color blindness test (online acceptable)
Core competency exams as applicable
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Requirements / Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
ACLS certification
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience managing multisystem organ failure
Intra-aortic balloon pump management experience
Post-cardiac-surgery care experience
Pulmonary artery line (Swan-Ganz) monitoring experience
Central line care and management experience
PICC line management experience
Experience with continuous IV sedation
Ability to titrate cardiac drips
Ability to titrate vasoactive drips
Care of ventilated patients
ECMO ICU experience

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

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Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$458–5,599/week

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU 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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