Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Telemetry)

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 recovering from interventions such as cardiac surgery, coronary artery stent placement, and pacemaker implant
• Also admits hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in specialty
• Previous travel experience required (first-timers not accepted)

Work Schedule

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

Required Skills and Certifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Telemetry experience with at least 2 years, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Licensure

• Primary source online verification required

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must renew annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: 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 required

Background and Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Work history verification for 7 years
• Driver’s license or state ID required
• I9 and E-Verify compliance required

Additional Notes

• No local candidates accepted from specified surrounding counties
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• References not required for clearance but recommended

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