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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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UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, nights Zack Group Job ID #38220369. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 Zack Group

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN OR - Operating Room OR Circulate OR Scrub RN 8 hours, days Zack Group Job ID #38162821. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:OR,07:00:00-15:00:00 Zack Group

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Days, 5x8hrs</li><li>Hours: 40 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Oct 19, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3>American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with prior travel and PACU experience for a role circulating across multiple surgical specialties.<h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Operating Room setting within a hospital environment</li><li>Circulates for general surgery, orthopedic, OB, ENT, and podiatry cases</li><li>Rotating pain management and weekend call required</li><li>Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration</li><li>Current BLS and ACLS certifications required</li><li>Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience preferred</li><li>PACU/recovery experience required</li><li>Prior travel nursing experience required</li><li>Skilled in circulating for gynecological, general, orthopedic, podiatry, and ENT procedures</li><li>Experience with blood/blood product administration, infection control, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling, universal protocol, and wound management</li><li>Familiarity with cell saver equipment and emergency/fire safety protocols</li><li>Epic charting experience preferred</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Responsible for circulating a wide range of surgical cases including gynecologic, orthopedic, podiatric, general, and ENT procedures</li><li>Must complete onboarding modules onsite during orientation, typically averaging 4-6 hours for RNs</li><li>Not accepting candidates residing in specific nearby Texas counties (Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris)</li><li>Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted</li><li>Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler</li><li>No travel pairs or groups accepted</li><li>No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation</li></ul>

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN OR - Operating Room OR Circulate OR Scrub RN 8 hours, days American Traveler Job ID #P-754815. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room American Traveler

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN OR - Operating Room OR Circulate OR Scrub RN 8 hours, days Nightingale Nurses

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN OR - Operating Room 8 hours, days TRS Healthcare Job ID #1522258. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR - Operating Room Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, nights Zack Group Job ID #38220368. 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:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 Zack Group

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, nights Zack Group Job ID #38093039. 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:Med-Tele,19:00:00-07:00:00 Zack Group

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Oct 19, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3>American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift ICU RN with prior travel and ICU experience for a 13-week assignment requiring TX or compact RN licensure.<h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Work in a 10-bed ICU</li><li>Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00), with 36 or 48 hour options</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:2 to 1:3</li><li>Epic charting system experience required</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active TX or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of consideration</li><li>Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, with NIHSS and TNCC preferred</li><li>Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required</li><li>Prior travel nursing experience required</li><li>Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, blood product administration, and PICC line care</li><li>Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning</li><li>Proficient in cardiac drip titration, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac monitoring</li><li>Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure</li><li>Skilled in CVA/acute stroke management and IV insulin protocols</li><li>Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization care and Swan-Ganz monitoring preferred</li><li>Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to ICU patients with complex, multisystem conditions</li><li>Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and procedural sedation administration/monitoring</li><li>Complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing</li><li>Complete onsite orientation modules averaging 4-6 hours for RNs</li><li>Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted</li><li>Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not accepted</li><li>Former staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler</li><li>No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation</li><li>Travel pairs or groups are not accepted</li><li>First-time travelers will not be considered for this role</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-757601. 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 - ICU American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: Oct 19, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 1</li></ul><h3>Description</h3>American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of experience and prior travel nursing experience.<h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Medical Surgical unit with MS/Tele patient population</li><li>Patient ratio of 1:6</li><li>Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)</li><li>Epic charting system required</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submittal</li><li>Current BLS and ACLS certifications required</li><li>Minimum 2 years of recent experience required</li><li>Prior travel nursing experience required</li><li>Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response</li><li>Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration)</li><li>Proficient in isolation precautions/PPE, medication administration, and non-invasive airway management</li><li>Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted</li><li>Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not accepted</li><li>Former staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler</li><li>No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation</li><li>Travel pairs or groups are not accepted</li><li>All RTO must be listed at time of submittal</li></ul>

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #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 American Traveler

UT Health East Texas Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit 12 hours, nights TRS Healthcare Job ID #1526115. 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: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

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 Athens TX Texas Athens, Texas Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry 12 hours, nights TRS Healthcare Job ID #1511078. 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: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse TRS Healthcare

<body><h3>Registered Nurse / RN IMC</h3> Overview: Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX.  Why Join Us?  <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{" font"]}"="" objectid":"c0b7c6ea-c057-4036-8e17-f655afebfc0b|157","classid":1073872969,"properties":[201342446,"1="" paragraph="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better<span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{" font"]}"="" objectid":"c0b7c6ea-c057-4036-8e17-f655afebfc0b|158","classid":1073872969,"properties":[201342446,"1="" paragraph="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">  <ul><li>Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. </li><li>People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. </li><li>Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.</li></ul>Get to Know Your Team:<ul><li>UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City. </li></ul> Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.  Qualifications: Job Requirements:<ul><li>Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)</li><li>Must maintain current Texas RN License</li><li>BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care</li></ul></body>

Registered Nurse / RN IMCOverview: Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.Get to Know Your Team:UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City. Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Qualifications: Job Requirements:Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)Must maintain current Texas RN LicenseBLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

<body><h3>Registered Nurse / RN IMC</h3> Overview: Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX.  Why Join Us?  <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{" font"]}"="" objectid":"c0b7c6ea-c057-4036-8e17-f655afebfc0b|157","classid":1073872969,"properties":[201342446,"1="" paragraph="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better<span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{" font"]}"="" objectid":"c0b7c6ea-c057-4036-8e17-f655afebfc0b|158","classid":1073872969,"properties":[201342446,"1="" paragraph="" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">  <ul><li>Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. </li><li>People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. </li><li>Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.</li></ul>Get to Know Your Team:<ul><li>UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City. </li></ul> Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.  Qualifications: Job Requirements:<ul><li>Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)</li><li>Must maintain current Texas RN License</li><li>BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care</li></ul></body>

Registered Nurse / RN IMCOverview: Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.Get to Know Your Team:UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City. Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Qualifications: Job Requirements:Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)Must maintain current Texas RN LicenseBLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

UT Health East Texas jobs

ICU RN

$2,333/week

OR RN

$2,327/week

OR RN

$2,227/week

OR RN

$2,121/week

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

$1,978/week

ICU RN

$1,742/week

Med Surg RN

$1,658/week

ICU RN

$1,618/week

Med Surg RN

$1,534/week

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

$1,504/week

ICU RN

$1,479/week

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

$1,425/week

Intermediate Care RN

IMC RN

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