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Labor and Delivery Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

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Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tyler, Texas
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
Prior Travel Experience: Required
Charting System: Epic

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
AWHONN Certifications (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

Additional certifications such as PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and Management of Assaultive Behavior may be required as applicable.

Licensure

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
Primary source online verification required (e.g., NURSYS)

Health and Compliance Requirements

Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, additional documentation required
Immunization or positive titer documentation for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (or declination accepted)
- Varicella (or documented history of chickenpox)
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Background and Documentation

7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
Employment and education verification, including highest level of education
Work history verification for the past 7 years
E-Verify compliance required
Clear headshot photo for badge
Complete application/resume required
Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

Candidates residing in certain Texas counties (including Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris) are not eligible for this travel assignment.
Fingerprinting and additional onboarding requirements may apply depending on location.
Orientation and training may be required prior to starting assignment.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
ACLS certification
AWHONN Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced certifications
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

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ADDRESS1000 South BeckhamTyler, TX 75701

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.

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