Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 3,566,000 - 3,961,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Travel RN for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry assignment in Tyler, Texas. The role offers 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), a 36-hour workweek, and a 13-week length with 2 openings.

You will care for patients in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with 19 beds, maintaining a 1:6 ratio and using Epic for charting. TX or compact RN license and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration.
• Current BLS certification; NIHSS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Epic charting experience.
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy and PICC line management.
• Experience with central line blood draws, peripheral line care and blood product administration.
• Colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, SCI and TBI
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills; PPE/isolation precautions

Responsibilities

• Work in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with 19 rooms and census up to 20.
• Care for a diverse patient population from young adults to geriatrics.
• Maintain a 1:6 patient ratio.
• Work 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Work every other weekend; no RTO during orientation week.
• Utilize Epic for charting.

Skills

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

PICC line care

Central line care

Telemetry monitoring

Rapid response

Wound care

Respiratory care

Hemodialysis care

Cardiac monitoring

Isolation precautions

Education

Texas RN license

Tools

Epic

Job description

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Assignment Overview

Travel RN - Med/Surg

Tyler, Texas

Auto Offer

Posted 10 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 22, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit, requiring a TX or compact RN license, 2 years of experience, and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Work in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with 19 rooms (18 private, 1 semi-private) and a maximum census of 20 patients
• Care for a diverse patient population ranging from young adults to geriatrics
• Maintain a 1:6 patient ratio
• Work 3x12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Work every other weekend (half of scheduled shifts)
• Utilize Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and PICC line management
• Experience with central line blood draws, peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Skilled in colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care and management
• Experience managing neurological conditions such as CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Familiarity with medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring (unit and remote)
• Experience utilizing Rapid Response/Code teams
• Proficient in isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration
• Experience managing renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis care

Additional Information

• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted for this travel position
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not eligible
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
• Former staff members must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of requested time off will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Pay Overview

$1,674/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$21,768

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$87,073

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,026/wk

Lodging

$78.64 x 7 days = $550

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,674/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,507 - $1,674. The $1,674 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

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