Med Surg RN
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,690/weekOverview
- Start Date12/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care451 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN with Ortho Trauma and Total Joint Replacement experience for a night shift position requiring at least 2 years of experience and a TX or compact RN license.
Details
- Medical Surgical unit with 36 rooms/beds
- 1:6 patient ratio
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Ortho Trauma and Total Joint Replacement experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
- Prior travel experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
- Experience managing colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tubes
- Neurological care experience including CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
- Medication administration experience including Heparin, Insulin, and PCA
- Experience with isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care/wound vac
- Experience with peripheral nerve block catheters and total joint replacement care
- Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care
- Experience with surgical drains and telemetry remote monitoring
- Experience using Rapid Response/Code teams
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care with a focus on orthopedic trauma and total joint replacement patients
- Complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Complete onsite orientation modules (approximately 4-6 hours for RNs), which are non-billable
- Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties will not be considered
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered
- Previous staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- All RTO must be submitted at time of consideration, with no more than 3 days auto-approved and none during the first week of orientation
- Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
Facility
UT Health Tyler
2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

- Short Term Acute Care
- 451 beds
Employer
American Traveler
87 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Nicole was absolutely fantastic to work with. I had a really rough time with another agency position and Nicole has been so reassuring and supportive every step of the way. Nicole has frequent contact with me and was able to get me a contract in under a week. She is absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough great things about 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.
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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