Telemetry RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Telemetry Travel/Contract Job

Overview

• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Employment type: Travel/Contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Telemetry (1.5 years of experience)
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI or American Red Cross or American Safety and Health Institute
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI or American Safety and Health Institute
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 1.5 years of nursing experience

Preferred

• Travel experience preferred

Patient Care Details

• Patient ratio: 1:5–6
• Serves adult through geriatric patients
• Unit focuses on cardiac care, including post-cardiac intervention and hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac patients

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license or state ID
• E-Verify requirement
• Background check
• Education verification
• Primary source license verification
• NURSYS verification
• Clear headshot for badge
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years of start
• Negative TB screening within 1 year of start
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Skills checklist
• Work history verification
• Employment application or resume

Location Restriction

• Does not contract travelers residing in certain nearby Texas counties