Travel MS​/Tele RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN with prior telemetry experience and a TX or compact RN license for a 12-hour day shift position.

• Med/Surg Tele unit setting
• Patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating required
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Prior travel RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, and wound care

• Care for Med/Surg Tele patients, including post-MI, orthopedic, and surgical drain cases
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not eligible
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Onboarding modules must be completed onsite during orientation, requiring 4-6 hours for RNs
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
• First-time travelers may not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-768575. 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 Tele

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.