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Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

$1,383-1,595/week

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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Details

Shift: 3x12 hour nights
Unit: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
Patient Ratios: 1:6
Patient Population: Young adults through geriatrics with a broad range of care needs
Float: Required to units of equal or lesser acuity
Charting System: Epic (experience required)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Prior travel nursing experience required
Experience with Epic charting system
Certifications (issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross where applicable):
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
Tech Cert Verification - National

Licensing

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
Primary source online license verification required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
Required immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (or declination)
- Varicella (or documented history)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Background & Documentation

7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
Education verification required (transcript or diploma accepted if verification pending)
Work history verification for 7 years
Photo for badge required
Driver’s license or state ID required
E-Verify compliance
Various competency exams and safety acknowledgments as applicable

Additional Notes

No local candidates from specified surrounding counties accepted
Unit has 18 private rooms and 1 semi-private room, max census 20 patients

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with medical-surgical and telemetry skills, who are comfortable working night shifts and floating to units of similar or lower acuity. Epic charting experience and prior travel assignments are mandatory.

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ADDRESS1000 South BeckhamTyler, TX 75701

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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