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:
  
  11/17/2026
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry position requiring prior travel experience and a renal/urological specialty background.

• Work on a medical-surgical unit with telemetry capabilities focused on renal and urological diagnoses
• Patients range from young adults through geriatrics
• Unit manages post-prostate surgery, renal stones, and bladder/kidney surgery patients
• Staff performs 3-way catheter irrigations, bladder scans, and incontinence procedures
• May also admit general medical-surgical and telemetry overflow patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00), 36 hours per week
• Weekend work 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 submission
• BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and peripheral/PICC line management
• Experience with GI care including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
• Experience administering medications including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
• Respiratory care experience including HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and suctioning
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management experience, including telemetry and rapid response/code team participation
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management
• Experience in renal/genitourinary care including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure

• Provide direct patient care for renal and urological surgical and medical patients
• Participate in cardiac monitoring and emergency response as needed
• Local 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
• All RTO must be submitted at time of consideration
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
• First-time travelers will not be considered 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.