Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (IMC)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Intermediate Care (IMC) experience for a travel contract position in Tyler, TX.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Prior travel experience required (explicitly stated)

Required Skills & Certifications

• Experience with Epic charting system
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented chickenpox history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology test as applicable
• Color blindness test (online acceptable)
• Unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Intermediate Care experience
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Notes

• Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this contract.
• Orientation and fingerprinting requirements may apply depending on location.
• Documentation must be clear and cannot state immunizations or history as "per history" or similar vague terms.
• Declinations for vaccines are generally not accepted except for Hepatitis B and flu with approved exemptions.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with prior travel assignments who are proficient in Epic and hold current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.