ICU Travel Nurse Job in Tyler, TX | Nights (3x12)
UT Health - Tyler
Tyler, TX
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Tyler, TX
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$1,587
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Tyler, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UT Health - Tyler. This role pays $1,587 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: UT Health - Tyler
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Location: Tyler, TX 75701 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Texas and national regulatory bodies.
UT Health Tyler — Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX
UT Health Tyler is the flagship acute-care hospital of UT Health East Texas and the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine.
- The emergency department provides 24/7 care for serious illness and injury. Texas designates the hospital as a Level I trauma center. Read More
- The hospital is a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, with neurosurgical and neurointerventional treatment for complex cerebrovascular conditions.
- Dedicated inpatient units serve oncology, cardiology and intensive-care patients. ECMO provides additional support for severe heart or lung failure.
- Surgery spans general, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic and urologic procedures, with minimally invasive techniques and robot-assisted orthopedic surgery available.
- An endovascular suite and post-anesthesia care unit support procedural treatment and postoperative recovery within the regional surgery center.
- The Family Birthplace provides labor, delivery and recovery care, with maternal-fetal medicine coverage and an on-site NICU for newborns needing specialized care.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Tyler, TX
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Do I need to apply for a Texas nursing license for this travel nurse assignment?
Not if you already hold an active Texas RN license or an active multistate RN license—Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. If neither applies, you’ll generally need Texas licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing; nurses applying by endorsement must pass the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam. Our Texas Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What makes UT Health Tyler a regional destination for travel nurses?
UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of UT Health East Texas, a Level I trauma center, and the primary teaching hospital for the UT Tyler School of Medicine. Travelers can expect a high-acuity regional referral environment with academic and specialty-care resources.
Which emergency and neuro programs stand out at UT Health Tyler?
The hospital combines Level I trauma services with Comprehensive Stroke Center care, neurosurgery, and neurointerventional treatment. ED, trauma, neuro, and ICU travelers may work with patients who need rapid stabilization and advanced neurological intervention.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Tyler
- Review Texas nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- View Texas salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the Travel Nursing Housing Center to plan your stay.
Explore Tyler, TX
The healthcare hub for East Texas runs through Tyler, TX, a rose-growing city whose hospital network draws patients from pine-country towns across the region and keeps emergency and intensive care assignments posting, heaviest during seasonal surges. Rental prices stay low across the market, with Whitehouse, Flint, and Lindale extending the suburban rental ring outward. The municipal Rose Garden blooms across fourteen acres, and the Rose Festival each October remains the city's signature week. Downtown has rebuilt itself walkable, with a brick-street square of restaurants and venues. Lakes dot the surrounding forest for weekend water, Dallas is roughly ninety minutes west, and the pace balances regional-center medicine with simple daily logistics and short commutes for RNs.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Tyler, TX · $1,587 /wk