Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,536 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical/Neuro unit position requiring 2 years of experience and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Work in a 19-bed private room Medical Surgical unit with a general neuro focus
• Care for a patient population ranging from young adults to geriatric patients
• Patient population includes both medical and surgical patients as well as those with neurology or neurosurgical diagnoses
• Unit is equipped with telemetry and oximetry monitoring
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Charting is done in Epic
• Schedule consists of 3x12 hour day shifts from 7:00 to 19:00

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submittal
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, and cardiac dysrhythmia management preferred
• Experience with wound care, isolation precautions, and renal failure management preferred

Additional Information

• Provide medical surgical level monitoring, interventions, and care to a diverse patient population
• Perform skills including IV therapy, port access, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Manage respiratory care including high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Monitor and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and utilize rapid response/code teams as needed
• Provide wound care and manage isolation precautions/PPE
• Support pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure patients
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not accepted
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
• Must complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing

American Traveler Job ID #P-735377. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.