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Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

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Registered Nurse - ICU (Texas, Tyler) Travel/Contract Position

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Tyler, Texas
Unit: Medical-Surgical ICU
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
Unit Size: 16 beds
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Valid Driver’s License or State ID
E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
Background checks including:
- 7-year background check updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings
- Education verification (highest level)
Work history verification for the past 7 years
Complete employment application and resume
Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
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Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 12 months of start date
Fit test for approved masks within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
Immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
- Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
- Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented chickenpox history
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)

Additional Notes

Scrub color: Charcoal Grey/Pewter
Candidates residing in certain Texas counties (e.g., Henderson, Anderson, Smith, Gregg, etc.) are not eligible for travel contracts in this facility’s state system
Orientation and training requirements must be completed prior to starting work
Fingerprinting required only for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)

This position offers a focused ICU nursing role on night shifts with a 1:2 patient ratio in a 16-bed unit, ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel contract in Texas.

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UT Health Tyler

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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 Intensive Care Unit 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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