Medical-Surgical ICU RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tyler, Texas
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical ICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 3x12 hours
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Float: Yes, to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Weekend Coverage: 6 shifts per 6 week period
• Number of Rooms: 12
• Level I Trauma experience: Preferred
• Charting System: Epic experience required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (must have prior travel experience)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI - as applicable

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 verification
• Driver’s License/State ID
• E-Verify
• 7-year Background Check (including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification)
• Education Verification (highest level)
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for certain locations)
• State License Verification (primary source)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Photo for badge
• Physical Exam within 12 months
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
  • TB Questionnaire (if applicable)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen (within 90 days)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)

Additional Information

• Must not reside in certain Texas counties (Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris)
• References and employment history verification required internally
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical ICU Registered Nurses with prior travel experience who are comfortable working day shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio in a Level I Trauma preferred environment. Epic charting experience and required certifications must be current.