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Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

Day shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Monday through Friday (5 days/week)
Call required

Requirements / Qualifications

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

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

Licensure & Verification

Valid Registered Nurse license for Texas with primary source online verification
NURSYS verification required
Driver’s License or State ID required
Complete employment application/resume
7-year work history verification
Background checks including:
- 7-year background check updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
- Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification pending)

Certifications (as applicable)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
Tech Cert Verification (if applicable)

Competencies

Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
Color blindness testing (online acceptable)
Core competency exams (as applicable)

Health & Immunization

Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
Adult 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 within 90 days if positive TB test
Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented chickenpox history required
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Facility-Specific

Clear headshot photo for badge
Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance

Additional Notes

Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this travel assignment (counties include Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris).
Charting system used: Epic

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel contract opportunity.

Facility

UT Health Tyler

4.0rating(27 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

5.0rating

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Interventional Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

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Review of UT Health Tyler on Feb 6, 2026

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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 Operating Room 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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