Med Surg Telemetry RN
Brownwood, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg position requiring 2 years of experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 1:5 patient ratio
• On call required, one shift per 6 week schedule
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts per 6 week schedule (Sat/Sun)
• Allscripts charting system preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Travel experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line management, PICC line management, and port access/management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, and ABG interpretation preferred
• Experience managing bowel obstructions, colostomy/ileostomy care, and feeding tubes
• Experience with CBI and pre/post hemodialysis management preferred
• Experience with renal failure management preferred
• Experience with CVA and mood disorder care
• Knowledge of Heparin, Insulin, and PCA medication administration
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
• Experience in Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Short Stay units, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Ortho trauma, Total joint replacement, Plastics, and surgical drains preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and rapid response/code team protocols

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Med/Surg unit with a variety of surgical and medical patient populations
• Participate in facility-required lab completion within 72 hours of accepting an offer or provide a plan for timely completion
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, and any positive result results in automatic cancellation
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen onsite
• Previous permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• Candidates must reside within 150 miles of the facility for RN consideration, though candidates at least 50 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers may be considered given preference for candidates with prior travel experience