Cardiac IMC RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Cardiac IMC Unit

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

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiac Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Travel Experience: Unit does not accept first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP certification
• CHEMO certification
• TNCC certification
• MAB certification
• CPI certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance
• 7-year background check (including SS trace, county searches, sex offender registry, education verification)
• Education verification (diploma or transcript acceptable if verification pending)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • 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)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams (medication/pharmacology, color blindness, core competencies)
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Additional Notes

• Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this assignment.
• Orientation and fingerprinting requirements may apply depending on location.
• Compliance with facility-specific safety and training manuals is required.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac IMC nurses with prior travel assignments who are comfortable working night shifts and managing a 1:4 patient ratio in a fast-paced environment.