Travel Medical Surgical RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/20/2026
• 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 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN with prior travel experience for a night-shift renal/urological unit requiring a TX or compact license.

• Work in a medical-surgical unit with telemetry capabilities focused on renal and urological diagnoses
• Care for patients post prostate surgery, renal stones, and bladder/kidney surgeries, ranging from young adults to geriatrics
• Unit may also receive general medical-surgical and telemetry overflow admissions
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• Weekend shifts required
• Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with 3-way catheter irrigations, bladder scans, and incontinence procedures preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line blood draws, and PICC line management
• Experience managing colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tubes
• Experience administering medications including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
• Respiratory care skills including HFNC, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care/wound vac
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

• Provide direct care for renal and urological surgical patients, including telemetry monitoring and post-surgical management
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Travelers residing in specific nearby Texas counties are not eligible for this position
• Previous staff must wait at least 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 for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-765362. 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.