Cardiac Telemetry RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Unit and Patient Population

• 36-bed unit with private rooms
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Patient ages range from young adult to geriatric
• Focus on medical cardiac care and recovery from cardiac interventions such as cardiac surgery, coronary artery stent placement, and pacemaker implant
• Also admits hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac patients

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• No local candidates accepted from specified surrounding counties

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications

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

Special Requirements

• EPIC experience required

Required Qualifications and Documentation

• I-9 verification
• Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance
• 7-year background check (updated annually) including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification
• Education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable if verification pending)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Color blind testing (online)
• Unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for 7 years

Additional Notes

• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance required
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on location (time sensitive)
• Locals from certain counties are not eligible for this contract

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a cardiac-focused telemetry unit and have EPIC system proficiency.