Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

Unit Information

• 36 beds, patient ratio 1:6
• Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Patient population ranges from young adult to geriatric
• Focus on cardiac care patients including post-cardiac surgery, coronary artery stent placement, pacemaker implant, and stable non-procedural cardiac patients
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• EPIC experience required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• 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
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - required as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - required as applicable

License Requirements

• Primary source online verification required (e.g., NURSYS)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 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 (declinations not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Employment application and resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Driver’s license or state ID required

Local Candidate Policy

• No local candidates accepted from specified surrounding counties

This position is ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a cardiac-focused telemetry unit and meet the comprehensive certification and health requirements.