MICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical ICU (MICU)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Medical-Surgical ICU
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Charting System: Epic

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred in specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)* – as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)* – as applicable

*Additional certifications such as NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, MAB may be required as applicable.

Licensure

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance or attestation as applicable
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• 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 history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Clear headshot photo for badge

Restrictions

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

Notes

• Orientation and fingerprinting requirements apply for certain states (not Texas)
• Some certifications and competencies may be required depending on unit needs and facility policies

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a travel contract in a critical care setting with a focus on medical-surgical ICU care.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification