Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Tyler, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 5 North (36 beds, private rooms)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Patient Population: Young adult through geriatric
• Specialty Focus: Medical level cardiac care, including post-cardiac surgery, coronary artery stent placement, pacemaker implant, and stable non-procedural cardiac patients
• Float Requirement: Must float to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Locals: Not accepted from specified nearby counties
• EPIC experience required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first-timers not accepted)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - Required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - Required as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - Preferred, required as applicable

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors, annual completion required)

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start, must renew annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• Measles, 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
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background Checks & Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• State License verification and NURSYS verification required
• Photo for badge required
• Complete application/resume and unit-specific skills checklist annually
• 7-year work history verification required

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac-focused RNs with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced cardiac care environment and meeting comprehensive certification and health requirements.