Critical Care Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Travel/Contract

Location: Tyler, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Critical Care RN is responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Key responsibilities include:

• Clear communication with staff and patients regarding treatment plans
• Sensitivity to patients' physical, spiritual, and emotional needs
• Supporting organizational programs to ensure quality care
• Efficient management of department and patient activities
• Providing quality customer service to patients, families, and healthcare team members

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent Critical Care experience in a similar healthcare setting
• Preferred: 2 years experience in Level I Trauma
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Education & Licensure

• Minimum: 2-Year Degree (Preferred: 4-Year Degree)
• Current RN licensure for Texas required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required

Certifications (As Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or Angoff score if higher)
• Annual Core Testing (for subcontractors)

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Fingerprinting (time-sensitive for certain states)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Language Requirement

• English (Speak, Read, Write)

Residency Restriction

Candidates residing in the following counties are not eligible: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris.

This position requires a highly skilled Critical Care RN with appropriate certifications and compliance with health and background verifications to ensure quality patient care in a Level I Trauma setting.