Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: Trauma ICU (Level I Trauma experience required)
• Shift: Days, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Float Requirements: ICU, IMC, Tele as needed
• Number of Beds: 16
• Number of Rooms: 14

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Years of Specialty Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Required
• Charting System: Epic (experience required)

Certifications Required / Preferred

• Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Preferred / As Applicable:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Competencies and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exams as applicable (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Annual Core Testing for Substitutes

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire (if applicable)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 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 (declinations not accepted)

Background Checks and Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Work history verification for 7 years
• State license verification (primary source) and NURSYS verification for RN
• Photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Must not reside in certain Texas counties (list available upon request)
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Fingerprinting required for New Mexico placements only (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for experienced Trauma ICU RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced Level I Trauma environment using Epic charting.