Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Unit: Neuro ICU
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Float Requirements: Must be able to float to ICU, IMC, and Telemetry units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start date
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings upon hire
  • Education verification (highest level of education)
• Negative 2-step TB test, QGOLD, or TSPOT within 1 year of start
• Required vaccinations or immunity documentation:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • 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 (during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Unit-specific skills checklist completed annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this travel assignment.
• Clear headshot photo required for badge issuance.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance required.
• Competency exams and color blindness testing may be required as applicable.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU setting with a focus on critical neurological care, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility to float across related critical care units.