Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Telemetry)

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

Unit & Patient Population

• 36-bed unit (5 North) with private rooms
• Patient ages range from young adult to geriatric
• Focus on cardiac care patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery, coronary artery stent placement, pacemaker implants, and stable non-procedural cardiac patients
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• Prior travel experience required (first-timers not accepted)
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• EPIC experience required

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, CPI

Licensure & Verification

• State RN license verification required (primary source)
• NURSYS verification required
• Education verification required (highest level)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Work history verification for the past 7 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• Measles, 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 required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Notes

• Locals are not accepted from specified surrounding counties
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Complete application/resume required

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a cardiac-focused telemetry unit and meet the comprehensive certification, licensure, and health requirements.