Travel Medical Surgical Oncology RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• 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 a night-shift Med/Surg-Oncology RN with 2+ years of experience and prior travel assignment history for a 36-bed telemetry-capable unit.

• Work on a 36-private-room unit combining general medical-surgical and oncology/hematology care, with 18 beds designated for each specialty
• Unit has telemetry monitoring capability and may receive general medical/surgical overflow patients
• Cares for young adult through geriatric oncology and hematology patients at varying stages of disease
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Epic charting system experience required

• Active TX or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Chemo certification and NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, port accessing/management, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Oncology skills including chemotherapy administration and monitoring required
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration required
• GI skills including colostomy/ileostomy care and feeding tube management required
• Medication administration experience with Heparin, Insulin, and PCA required
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and telemetry monitoring required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Renal skills including pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care required

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical and oncology nursing care across the disease spectrum
• Must complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
• Non-billable orientation modules are completed onsite, averaging 4-6 hours for RNs
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties will not be considered
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered
• Former staff members must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be listed 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
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-775544. 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.