Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Registered Nurse – Ortho Unit

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

Job Details

• Unit: Orthopedics (MS Ortho Unit)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Float required
• Weekend shifts: Required for half of scheduled shifts
• Number of rooms on unit: 36
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Orthopedics nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start (updated annually)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
  • Education verification (highest level of education)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire if positive TB test, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, full 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)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Completed employment application/resume

Additional Notes

• Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this travel assignment.
• Clear headshot photo required for badge issuance.
• Fingerprinting required only for New Mexico placements (not applicable here).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and core competency exams may be required.

This position offers a structured 13-week travel contract on an orthopedic unit with a focus on day shifts and a moderate patient load, suitable for experienced RNs with required certifications and compliance documentation.