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

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Brownwood, TX (zip code 76801). Join a leading Texas healthcare team at a modern community hospital, delivering quality patient care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. Brownwood offers a welcoming community, scenic parks, and vibrant local culture—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Texas.

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Details

• Location: Brownwood, Texas 76801
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1630 - $1750
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/19/2026 – End: 4/20/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:00), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Med-Tele 4 West – Telemetry Med/Surg
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: 5-6 patients per nurse
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Orientation: 12 hours plus 6-8 hours of online modules

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state, must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Proficiency with electronic charting systems (Altera preferred, not required)
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 5-6 in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Must complete facility drug screening upon arrival (including marijuana)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Availability to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients across adolescent, adult, and geriatric groups
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, responding promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform blood product administration
• Care for central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, and feeding tubes
• Implement and monitor protocols for heparin, insulin, and cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Pharmacy
• Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed
• Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Educate and support patients and their families throughout the care process

Discover the benefits of travel nursing jobs in Texas and experience the charm of Brownwood while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your Med/Surg Tele RN career!

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