Travel Med Surg RN - $1,536 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and a TX or compact RN license.

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes MS/Tele and respiratory cases
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Epic charting system required

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Non-invasive airway management skills
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills
• Peripheral line care and management experience
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols

• Provide medical surgical nursing care including cardiac monitoring and respiratory support
• Manage medication administration and cardiac drips
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols as needed
• Must reside outside of the following Texas counties to be eligible:
  Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of requested time off will be auto-approved, and no time off is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-745325. 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

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.