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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Medical Surgical unit with a Med/Surg/Telemetry patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Manages cardiac drips without titration

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and medication administration
• Non-invasive airway management skills required
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management experience required

• Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, medication management, and IV/peripheral line care
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted as locals
• Travelers residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not contracted
• Previous staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration, with no more than 3 days automatically approved and none during the first week of orientation
• Onboarding requires completion of core items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing

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.