Pediatric Telemetry RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Registered Nurse (Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location: Tyler, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years pediatric nursing experience
• Previous Travel Experience: Required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Licensure:

  • State License verification required
  • NURSYS Verification required for RN
• Skills Required:

  • Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience
  • Remote monitoring
  • Starting IVs
• Preferred Skills:

  • Cardiac telemetry
  • ER holding
  • Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
  • Phlebotomy
  • Heparin protocols
  • Nasal cannula and portable oxygen tank use
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required

Patient Care Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Patient Rooms/Beds: 14
• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiac observation, post-surgical observation
• Scrub Color: Charcoal grey

Travel and Location Restrictions

• No local travelers from the following counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Accounting Documents

• I9 form (for direct candidates)
• Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify (for direct candidates)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Core testing annually for subcontractors

Facility Specific

• Clear headshot photo for badge

Health Documents

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire (if positive TB test)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• 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 (Dose 1 and fully vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption

Background and History

• 7-year background check updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
• Employment application and resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Education verification (highest level)
• Work history verification for 7 years
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care (within 2 years)

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with travel experience who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are comfortable working in a telemetry/medical-surgical pediatric setting with cardiac and post-surgical patients.