Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Tyler, Texas

Position Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (10:30 AM - 9:00 PM) with rotating day off plus call
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1.5 years of Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse experience, including experience within the last year
• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)
• Experience required in the following areas:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Urology

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas with primary source verification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 1.5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, Vascular Surgery, and Urology

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Complete 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and education verification
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Education verification with transcript or diploma if needed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Completion of unit-specific Skills Checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Clear headshot photo for badge

Additional Notes

• Candidates residing in the following Texas counties are not eligible for this travel assignment: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris.
• Orientation and fingerprinting requirements apply (fingerprinting onsite during orientation for New Mexico placements only).
• Competency exams and color blindness testing may be required as applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with prior travel experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Tyler, Texas, with a focus on multiple surgical specialties and Epic charting.