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Ardent Health Services prides itself in quality health care by investing in people, technology, facilities and communities, to produce extraordinary results.  To date, those investments total more than $1.4 billion since 2001. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools they need to succeed. Recapitalized and supported by the financial strength of Ventas, Inc., an S&amp;P 500 company and leading real estate investment trust, and Equity Group Investments, a private investment firm founded by Sam Zell more than 45 years ago, Ardent is expanding its network and bringing its unique combination of resources and proven management expertise to new communities.    Ardent includes: 4,718 licensed beds, More than 1,000 employed providers, and $3 billion in revenues.   Healthcare systems within Ardent include:   BSA Health System – Amarillo, Texas    Seton Medical Center – Harker Heights, Texas   Hillcrest Healthcare System – Oklahoma (8 Hospitals) - Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine &amp; Specialty Hospital, Bailey Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor   Lovelace Health System – Albuquerque, New Mexico (5 Hospitals) - Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital   UT Health – East Texas (9 Hospitals): UT Health, Tyler, UT Health North Campus Tyler, UT Health East Texas Long-Term Acute Care, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg   Americas Division – Hackensack Meridian Health - Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair, New Jersey) and Pascack Valley Medical Center (Westwood, New Jersey) The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus (Topeka, Kansas)  Portneuf Medical Center (Pocatello, Idaho)

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UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through its extensive regional network of hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, freestanding emergency centers, urgent care facilities and other locations.

With the support of Ardent Health Services and The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to cutting edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. The UT Health System also includes UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center and three other major medical institutions throughout the state.

Ardent Health Services&nbsp;prides itself in&nbsp;quality health care&nbsp;by&nbsp;investing in&nbsp;people, technology, facilities and&nbsp;communities, to&nbsp;produce&nbsp;extraordinary results.&nbsp;&nbsp;To date, those investments total more than $1.4 billion since 2001. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools they need to succeed.&nbsp;Recapitalized and supported by the financial strength of Ventas, Inc., an S&amp;P 500 company and leading real estate investment trust, and Equity Group Investments, a private investment firm founded by Sam Zell more than 45 years ago, Ardent is expanding its network and bringing its unique combination of resources and proven management expertise to new communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ardent includes: 4,718 licensed beds,&nbsp;More&nbsp;than 1,000 employed providers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;$3 billion in revenues.&nbsp; &nbsp;Healthcare systems within Ardent include:&nbsp; &nbsp;BSA Health System&nbsp;– Amarillo,&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Seton Medical Center&nbsp;– Harker Heights,&nbsp;Texas&nbsp; &nbsp;Hillcrest Healthcare System – Oklahoma&nbsp;(8 Hospitals) - Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine &amp; Specialty Hospital, Bailey Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor&nbsp; &nbsp;Lovelace Health System – Albuquerque, New Mexico&nbsp;(5 Hospitals) -&nbsp;Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital&nbsp; &nbsp;UT Health – East Texas&nbsp;(9 Hospitals):&nbsp;UT Health<s style="color: rgb(209, 52, 56);">,</s>&nbsp;Tyler, UT Health North Campus&nbsp;Tyler, UT Health East Texas&nbsp;Long-Term Acute Care, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation&nbsp;Center, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg&nbsp; &nbsp;Americas Division&nbsp;–&nbsp;Hackensack Meridian Health - Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair, New Jersey) and Pascack Valley Medical Center (Westwood, New Jersey)&nbsp;The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis&nbsp;Campus&nbsp;(Topeka, Kansas)&nbsp;&nbsp;Portneuf Medical Center&nbsp;(Pocatello, Idaho)&nbsp;

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Zack Group is currently seeking ER RN’s for positions in Athens, Texas. The ideal candidate will possess a current state or equivalent compact license. This is a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 position in the ER. Must have an active License in hand and have at least 2 years of recent ER experience as a RN .Requirements • Current Resume • Active License as an ER• Current BLS and/or ACLS and/or Specialty Certifications for ER• 2 current leadership references • Must be able to pass background/urine drug screening Compensation and Benefits We offer: • Highly competitive pay rates • Meals &amp; Housing – Highest non-taxed available • Day 1 Health Benefits package • Weekly Pay • Teladoc, 401k and HRA/HSA • Refer a friend and earn extra cash! At Zack Group, we have your future in mind. It’s our priority! Please call or text us Today! Our Healthcare recruiters are standing by! Opt In:By providing your phone number and engaging with Lynn Care, LLC (also known as Zack Group), its affiliates, and contracted partners—including via text message, phone call, AI-generated call, AI-generated text, or email—you consent to receive communications regarding job opportunities. Message frequency may vary based on your engagement. By texting Zack Group or any associated entity, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use ( You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help)

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ED - Emergency Department 12 hours, nights Zack Group Job ID #36722210. 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: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00 Zack Group Emergency Room

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: May 18, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3>American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 1.5 years of experience and active TX or compact RN license, working night shifts at a hospital in Athens, TX.<h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Emergency Department (ER) unit in a hospital setting</li><li>Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM</li><li>Epic EMR used; experience preferred</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active TX or compact RN license required</li><li>Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required</li><li>Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and SAMA</li><li>Travel nursing experience preferred</li><li>Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position</li><li>Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible as a traveler</li><li>No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved; no RTO during the first week of orientation</li><li>Candidates residing in the following TX counties are not eligible: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris</li><li>Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration</li></ul>

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ED - Emergency Department 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-702361. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept American Traveler Emergency Room

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Jun 1, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 2</li></ul><h3>Description</h3>American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU travel assignment in Athens, TX, requiring at least 1-2 years of ICU experience and night shift availability.<h3>Details</h3><ul><li>10-bed ICU in a hospital setting</li><li>Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:2</li><li>Epic EMR experience preferred</li><li>13-week contract</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand</li><li>Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS and TNCC preferred</li><li>Minimum 1-2 years of ICU experience required</li><li>Travel nursing experience preferred</li><li>Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Travel pairs or groups will not be considered for this position</li><li>Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible as a traveler</li><li>No more than 3 days of RTO will be approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation</li><li>Candidates residing in the following TX counties are not eligible: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris</li><li>Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration</li></ul>

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-707887. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Jun 1, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3>American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position requiring a TX or compact RN license, with at least 1-2 years of ICU experience and day shift availability.<h3>Details</h3><ul><li>10-bed ICU unit in an acute care hospital setting</li><li>Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:2</li><li>Epic EMR experience preferred</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active TX RN license or compact RN license required</li><li>Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS and TNCC preferred</li><li>Minimum 1-2 years of ICU experience required</li><li>Travel nursing experience preferred</li><li>Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position</li><li>Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Travel pairs or groups will not be considered for this position</li><li>Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler</li><li>No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved; no RTO during the first week of orientation</li><li>Candidates residing in the following TX counties are not eligible: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris</li></ul>

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-707886. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU American Traveler

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ED - Emergency Department 12 hours, nights TRS Healthcare Job ID #1466378. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare Emergency Room

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, nights Nightingale Nurses

UT Health East Texas jobs

ER Registered Nurse

$1,786/week

ER Registered Nurse

$1,644/week

ICU Registered Nurse

$1,617/week

ICU Registered Nurse

$1,617/week

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

$1,531/week

ICU Registered Nurse

$1,479/week

ICU Registered Nurse

$1,479/week

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