Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Tyler, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS RN Ortho)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Unit Beds: 36
• Float Requirement: Must float to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Weekend Shifts: Half of scheduled shifts are weekends

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

• 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
• Starting IVs
• Heparin administration
• PCA management
• Care for spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injury
• Ortho trauma and total joint replacements
• Surgical drains management
• HFNC, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
• Tracheostomy management
• Wound care

Certification Requirements

• Required: BLS
• Preferred: NIH Stroke Certification, ACLS
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)

Documentation & System Requirements

• Proficiency with EPIC documentation system required

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma may be accepted temporarily)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Work history verification for last 7 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire if positive TB test, renewed annually
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Notes

• Local travelers from specified counties in Texas are not eligible for this contract
• Clear headshot required for badge
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Complete application and resume required

This position is ideal for experienced travel nurses with orthopedic and med/surg skills who have prior travel contract experience and meet the certification and health requirements listed.