Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) — Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Start date: 08/24/2026; duration: 13 weeks; weekly pay: $1,602–$1,668; guaranteed hours: 36; shift: 7:00 pm–7:00 am (3x12-hour nights); setting: a rural med/surg unit with telemetry, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, GYN, and occasional pediatric patients. The role includes RN charge nurse responsibilities on assigned shifts within a hospital-adjacent medical-surgical environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,602–$1,668 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm–7:00 am, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Work setting: rural med/surg unit with telemetry, general surgery, ortho, GYN, and occasional pediatric patients

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult med/surg patients, including telemetry monitoring
- Serve as RN charge nurse during your shift, coordinating staff assignments and patient flow
- administer medications, perform focused assessments, and help develop and adjust care plans
- Collaborate with physicians, advance practice providers, and the broader care team; document thoroughly
- Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and implement appropriate interventions; escalate as needed
- Ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety, infection control, and quality standards

Requirements
- Active RN license in Texas
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Charge nurse experience required
- Med/Surg experience with telemetry, general surgery, orthopedics, or GYN; pediatric experience a plus
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred; ADN accepted)
- Ability to work 7:00 pm–7:00 am on a 3x12-hour schedule; 13-week assignment; 36 guaranteed hours
- Willingness to travel to a rural assignment and participate in required credentialing

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to support a timely start
- Ongoing clinical and recruiter support during the assignment
- Clear, transparent pay terms within the stated weekly range

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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