Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Day Shift 13-Week Contract | Amarillo, TX 79106

Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Amarillo, TX (79106) on a supportive Med/Surg unit with intermediate-care mix, steady adult/geriatric patient volume, and strong interdisciplinary resources. Enjoy living and working in Amarillo, TX (79106), a welcoming community in the Texas Panhandle.

• Location: Amarillo, TX 79106 (Texas travel nursing job)
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Contract
• Unit: Med/Surg 6C (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• End Date: 06/08/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days (07:00–19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 (48-hour option may be available)
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Average Daily Census: 12
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4–1:6 (may be up to 1:6)
• Interdisciplinary Support: IV team, PT, respiratory, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation
• Pay Rate: $0/hr

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state/compact accepted per facility policy)
• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred/may be required based on unit needs
• EMR: Epic EMR experience required
• Travel Radius: Must live at least 50 miles from the assignment location (no local candidates)
• Scheduling: Ability to work weekends and follow unit scheduling practices
• Time Off: Up to 3 RTO days may be auto-approved; no RTO on holidays

• Deliver safe, high-quality bedside nursing care for Med/Surg and intermediate-care patients (adult and geriatric)
• Complete comprehensive assessments, develop/update nursing care plans, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Perform core Med/Surg RN skills: IV starts/maintenance, PICC care, central line blood draws, blood product administration, heparin/insulin protocols, oxygen therapy, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Monitor for changes in condition and escalate appropriately, utilizing rapid response/code teams when indicated
• Care for post-op and medical patients with needs such as renal failure, CVA/stroke, wound care/wound vacs, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and telemetry/remote monitoring as assigned
• Document accurately and efficiently in Epic and communicate clearly with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Coordinate timely, patient-centered care and safe transitions/discharge planning with ancillary departments

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) day-shift contract in Amarillo, TX (79106).

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Planet Healthcare Job . 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:
Med/Surg

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