Medical Surgical RN
Kerrville, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,894/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration18 weeks
- Facility Information1:6 Patient ratioShort Term Acute Care124 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 18 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of med/surg and short stay experience with telemetry skills preferred.
Details
- Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting located in Texas's wine country, about an hour outside San Antonio
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:30 to 07:00
- Patient ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
- Floating required to 2W, CDU, and ARU units
- Meditech charting system preferred experience
Requirements
- Active TX or Compact RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
- Med/Surg and short stay unit experience required
- Telemetry experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
- Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and nasal cannula
- Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management skills
- Wound care and isolation precaution/PPE knowledge
Additional Information
- Join a welcoming and collaborative team in a newly built unit
- Must work 3 of the 5 winter holidays
- RTO requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and factored into total contract length
- Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with zero tolerance for positive results
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the position
- Local candidates are not accepted
- Travel pairs may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Facility housing is available
- First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level
Facility
Peterson Health
1 nurse recommends working with Peterson Health

- 1:6 Patient ratioVerified by 23 Vivian users
- Short Term Acute Care
- 124 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona is very quick to respond, friendly, and gets you submitted fast. Highly recommend her.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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