Travel Med Surg RN

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:
  
  10/19/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of experience and prior travel nursing experience.

• Medical Surgical unit with MS/Tele patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Epic charting system required

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submittal
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Proficient in isolation precautions/PPE, medication administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management

• 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 one 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
• All RTO must be listed at time of submittal

American Traveler Job  #P-745325. 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

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.