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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Unit & Patient Population

36-bed unit with private rooms
Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Patient ages range from young adult to geriatric
Focus on medical cardiac care and post-cardiac intervention recovery (e.g., cardiac surgery, stent placement, pacemaker implant)
Also admits hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac patients
Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
Weekend requirement: every other weekend

Experience & Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with Epic electronic health record system
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Certifications

Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI

Licensure

Primary source verification required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and federal exclusions screening
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Additional Notes

Local candidates residing in certain counties are not eligible
Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
Complete application and work history verification required
References not required for clearance but may be requested internally

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a cardiac-focused unit and have EPIC system proficiency.

Facility

UT Health Tyler

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Short Term Acute Care
451 beds

ADDRESS1000 South BeckhamTyler, TX 75701

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Telemetry 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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