Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Brownwood, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Brownwood, TX 76801. Join our healthcare team at a community-focused hospital and deliver exceptional patient care in a supportive Texas environment. This travel nursing job offers the perfect blend of professional growth and small-town charm, with access to beautiful parks and a welcoming community.

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Details

• Location: Brownwood, Texas 76801 (Texas nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 4/6/2026)
• Setting: Med/Surg Telemetry Unit (Telemetry Med/Surg RN – 4 West)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1630-$1750
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 38 beds, daily census ~35
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Sat/Sun)
• Orientation: 12 hours plus 6-8 hours of modules (completed during orientation)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (American Heart Association preferred)
• Experience with electronic health record/charting systems (Altera preferred)
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 5-6
• Must complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Must pass facility drug screen upon arrival (includes Marijuana; positive result is automatic cancellation)
• Local candidates within 150 miles not accepted (travel nursing jobs only)

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer blood products, cardiac drips (no titration), and vasoactive drips (no titration)
• Perform central line care, PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage IV insulin protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Participate in rapid response/code teams as needed
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Float to similar nursing units as required

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this rewarding Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN job in Brownwood, Texas, and join a healthcare team that values your expertise and dedication to patient care!

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