Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Unit & Patient Population

• 36-bed unit with private rooms
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient ages range from young adult to geriatric
• Focus on medical cardiac care and post-cardiac intervention recovery (e.g., cardiac surgery, stent placement, pacemaker implant)
• Also admits hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac patients
• Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend

Experience & Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Certifications

• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI

Licensure

• Primary source verification required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions screening
• Photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Local candidates residing in certain counties are not eligible
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Complete application and work history verification required
• References not required for clearance but may be requested internally

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a cardiac-focused unit and have EPIC system proficiency.