Medical-Surgical Neuro Unit Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse - Neuro Unit

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

Unit Description

• General Neuro Unit (3 South) with 19 private rooms
• Patient population ranges from young adult to geriatric
• Focus on medical surgical level monitoring, interventions, and care
• Patient types include medical, surgical, neurology, and neurosurgical diagnoses
• Equipped with telemetry and oximetry monitoring
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients

Shift

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, night shift

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the specialty
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required)

Charting System

• Epic

Required Certifications

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

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas with primary source verification

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions
• 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/or titers required:

  • 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)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Complete employment application and 7-year work history verification

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Important Notes

• Candidates residing in certain counties in Texas are not eligible for this travel assignment
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with neuro or medical-surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Texas with night shifts and a focus on neurological patient care.