Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Medical Surgical RN Travel Contract

Overview

• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Unit type: Medical-surgical with telemetry capabilities
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Float: Required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience

• Travel experience preferred

Clinical Setting

• Cares for medical-surgical patients, including telemetry overflow
• Focuses on patients with vascular disease diagnoses
• Patient population ranges from young adults through geriatrics

Compliance / Onboarding

• Driver’s license or state ID required
• Background check required
• Education verification required
• Work history verification required
• Skills checklist required
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Fit test required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB screening or chest X-ray required within 1 year of start
• Drug screen required within 90 days of start
• Tdap vaccination required within 10 years of start
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Color blind testing required
• Photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Candidates residing in certain Texas counties are not eligible for this assignment.