Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Unit & 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 cardiac care patients recovering from interventions such as cardiac surgery, coronary artery stent placement, and pacemaker implant
• Also admits hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac patients

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in specialty
• Prior travel experience required (first-timers not accepted)
• Weekend availability: every other weekend required
• EPIC experience required

Required Certifications

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

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• Primary source online verification required (e.g., NURSYS)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 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)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background & Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Driver’s license or state ID required
• I9 and E-Verify compliance required
• Photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Locals residing in certain counties are not eligible to contract (specific counties excluded)
• Unit requires float flexibility
• References and skills checklist required as per facility policy

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience, strong cardiac care skills, and EPIC proficiency.