Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Neuro ICU setting.
• Neuro ICU experience is required.
• Must be able to float to ICU, Intermediate Care (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.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
• E-Verify compliance or attestation as applicable.
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire.
• Education verification (highest level of education must be verified).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Negative 2-step TB test, QGOLD, or TSPOT within 1 year of start.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations with proper documentation (no “per history” or similar notations accepted):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually.
• Work history verification for the past 7 years.
• Complete application/resume required.

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 onboarding requirements must be met prior to start.
• Clear headshot photo required for badge issuance.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU environment with a focus on critical neurological care during night shifts. Candidates should be prepared for floating responsibilities and meet all compliance and certification requirements.