Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Tyler, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,480/weekOverview
- Start Date06/01/2026
- 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
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Shift: 3x12 hour nights
- Unit: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Patient Rooms: 19 (18 private, 1 semi-private)
- Patient Population: Young adults through geriatrics with a broad range of care needs
- Weekends: Required for half of scheduled shifts
- Charting System: Epic (experience required)
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience with Epic charting system
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Licensure
- Primary source verification required
Health & Compliance Requirements
- 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 (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
- Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
- Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
Background & Documentation
- 7-year background check within 1 year of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification)
- Employment application and resume required
- 7-year work history verification required
- Photo for badge required
- Various internal compliance documents and attestations required
Additional Notes
- This position does not accept travelers residing in certain counties in Texas (not listed here)
- Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
- Fingerprinting may be required for certain locations (not applicable here)
This role offers an opportunity to work in a telemetry-capable medical-surgical unit with a diverse patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and experience with Epic charting.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
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Cons
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About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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