Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Tyler, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,480/weekOverview
- Start Date05/25/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)
Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Patient ratio: 1:6
- Float required
- Unit serves medical surgical patients including neurology and neurosurgical diagnoses
- Patient age range: young adult through geriatric
- Unit equipped with telemetry and oximetry monitoring
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Travel nursing experience
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Compliance & Documentation Requirements
- Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
- Education verification (transcript/diploma acceptable if verification pending)
- Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
- Physical exam within 12 months of start
- Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
- Immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
- Competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as applicable
- Color blindness testing (online acceptable)
- Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
- Complete employment application/resume
- Work history verification (7 years)
Additional Information
- No local candidates from specified surrounding counties accepted
- Clear headshot photo required for badge
- Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgement required
This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with prior travel experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Texas.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
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Cons
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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