Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,561/weekOverview
- Start Date01/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care451 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring a TX or compact RN license and strong med/surg and ortho skills.
Responsibilities
- Work in a 36-bed Medical Surgical unit with orthopedic and general med/surg patient population
- Typical patient ratio is 1:6
- Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
- Must work half of scheduled shifts on weekends
- Epic EMR experience preferred and Prev EPIC required
- Expected to perform clinical duties such as colostomy care, feeding tube management, hemodialysis care, blood product administration, and wound care
- Not accepting first-time travelers for this assignment
- No travel pairs or groups will be considered
- Candidates who have worked as permanent staff must be gone for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Residents of specified counties within a 50-mile radius are not eligible
- No more than 3 days of requested time off (RTO) will be auto-approved; no RTO granted during the first week of orientation
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum of 2 years recent med/surg nursing experience required
- BLS required; ACLS and NIH preferred
- Med/surg and MS/Tele skills required including colostomy care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis management, and renal failure care
- Must be experienced in accessing ports, administering blood products, central and peripheral line management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, and starting IVs
- Experience with ortho trauma, total joint replacements, surgical drains, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and wound care required
- Experience with respiratory equipment and tracheostomy management required
- Previous Epic charting experience preferred
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Facility
UT Health Tyler
2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler
Pros
Unit is traveler friendly, very helpful
Cons
Patient ratio in rehab is 7: 1, work short handed frequently


- Short Term Acute Care
- 451 beds
Employer
American Traveler
47 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I had a great experience with this Savannah. She is professional, responsive, and genuinely supportive throughout the process. Communication was clear and timely, and she made everything feel smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciated her guidance and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive recruiting experience.
Cons
Not that I can think of as of now
Recommends working with American Traveler
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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