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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Tyler, Texas

Shift: 3x12 hour nights
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Tyler, Texas
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years preferred in specialty
Travel Experience: Not accepting first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications

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

Required Licensure

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
Primary source online license 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 (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
Required immunizations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season

Background & Documentation

7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
Education verification (highest level) required
Work history verification for 7 years
Skills checklist specific to unit, updated annually
Photo for badge required
Driver’s license or state ID required
E-Verify compliance

Additional Notes

Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this assignment.
Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.
Must complete employment application/resume.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
ACLS certification
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP certification
CHEMO certification
TNCC certification
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
State License 1 Verification
NURSYS Verification

Facility

UT Health Tyler

4.0rating(27 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

5.0rating

Anonymous

Interventional Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position

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Short Term Acute Care
451 beds

ADDRESS1000 South BeckhamTyler, TX 75701

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

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).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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