Orthopedic Medical-Surgical RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with an orthopedic specialty for a travel contract position. The role involves caring for patients in a 36-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6. Nurses must be willing to float to units of equal or lesser acuity. Weekend shifts will comprise half of the scheduled shifts.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience
• First-time travelers are not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Patient Care & Skills

• Med/surg, MS/Telemetry
• Colostomy care, feeding tube management
• Pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure care
• Accessing ports, blood product administration
• Central line blood draws, peripheral line management, phlebotomy
• PICC line management, IV starts, Heparin administration
• PCA, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury care
• Ortho trauma, total joint replacements, surgical drains
• High flow nasal cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, oral suctioning
• Oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
• Tracheostomy management, wound care

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, MAB

Documentation & Systems

• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required

Additional Requirements

• Must not reside in certain local counties (specific counties excluded)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or documented history)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
• CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, MAB certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• National Technical Certification verification
• Proficient in feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis care, and renal failure management
• Skilled in central line blood draws and phlebotomy
• Experience with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury care
• Knowledge and experience in ortho trauma and total joint replacements
• Competent in use of oxygen face masks
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Work Conditions

• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity required
• Weekend shifts comprise half of scheduled shifts

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Various competency exams and annual core testing may be required

This position is ideal for experienced orthopedic RNs with prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Texas.