Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,814/week

Overview

  • Start Date12/01/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care451 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,814/week

Description

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN with telemetry and vascular care experience for a night shift position requiring prior travel experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

  • Work on a 16-bed medical-surgical unit with telemetry capabilities focused on vascular disease diagnoses
  • Patient population ranges from young adults through geriatrics
  • Unit also admits medical-surgical and telemetry overflow patients
  • Patient ratio of 1:6
  • Charting performed in Epic
  • Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
  • Floating required
  • Weekend shifts required

Requirements

  • Active TX or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
  • Current BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line management
  • Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team protocols
  • Experience with high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
  • Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
  • Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
  • Epic charting experience preferred

Additional Information

  • Provide direct patient care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients with a focus on vascular disease management
  • Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
  • Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not accepted
  • Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
  • No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is allowed during the first week of orientation
  • Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
  • First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-775040. 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

Facility

UT Health Tyler

4.0rating(27 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

Anonymous
Anonymous
Interventional Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Review of UT Health Tyler on Feb 6, 2026
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UT Health Tyler
DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 451 beds
ADDRESS1000 South BeckhamTyler, TX 75701
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Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(132 reviews)

86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

Anonymous
Anonymous
Vascular Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating

Pros

Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.

Cons

None

Review of American Traveler on Nov 3, 2026
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About

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.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,143–4,721/week
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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • 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).
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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