Medical Surgical RN
Kerrville, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,884/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care124 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring TX or compact RN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience.
Details
- Medical Surgical unit 2W within a hospital setting
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM 4/4 week schedule requiring availability for 4 of 8 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle (Sat/Sun for day shift)
- Floating required to 3W and other units as needed
- Any charting system experience required
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required
- BLS certification required (AHA)
- ACLS, PALS, and CPI certifications preferred
- Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience required
- Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
- IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including peripheral line care and starting/maintaining IVs
- Experience managing GI conditions such as bowel obstruction and colostomy/ileostomy care
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code team protocols
- Experience with wound care and wound vac management
- Nursys verification required
Additional Information
- Provide compassionate, world-class patient care within a collaborative team environment
- Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening including marijuana testing, with zero tolerance for positive results
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
- Facility housing available
- Must work 3 of the 5 winter holidays
- RTO requests are reviewed case by case and factored into overall contract length
- Travel pairs considered on a case-by-case basis
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
- Located in Kerrville, TX, known as Texas wine country, about 1 hour from San Antonio
Facility
Peterson Health
1 nurse recommends working with Peterson Health

- Short Term Acute Care
- 124 beds
Employer
American Traveler
82 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Responsive, helpful, easy to work with and always checking in and making sure I’m covered when she’s not working. Helped me get the contract I needed
Cons
None
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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.
Kerrville, TX
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