Travel Med Surg RN - $1,852 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day shift contract requiring NIHSS certification and telemetry experience.

Details

• Med/Surg unit with 28 beds and patient ratios of 5:1 to 6:1
• Patient population includes neurological and epilepsy care cases
• Unit equipment includes Video EEG, Hoyer Lift, Bladder Scanner, Vital Sign Machine, and Telemetry monitoring
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Day shift schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per month
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Hospital experience required
• 1+ years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• 3+ years of nursing experience and epilepsy care experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Scrub color is Navy Blue with facility logo
• Ideal candidates demonstrate openness to feedback and an ownership mentality
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-742735. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.