Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Brownwood, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$1,885/weekOverview
- Start Date01/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel job in Brownwood, Texas (zip code 76801). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment while experiencing the charm of Central Texas. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in adult and geriatric patient care.
Texas Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: January 19, 2026
- End Date: April 20, 2026
- Healthcare Setting: Medical/Surgical Unit (Adults & Geriatrics)
- Nursing Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Coverage: Required (6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
- On-Site Position
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Experience with Allscripts or Altera charting systems preferred
- Ability to pass facility drug screen upon arrival (includes Marijuana)
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Must reside at least 150 miles from facility if applying as a travel nurse
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a 13-bed Med/Surg unit
- Manage a patient ratio of 1:5
- Perform Med/Surg nursing skills: wound care, IV management, blood product administration, chest tubes, colostomy care, and more
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Social Services
- Accurately document patient care using the facility's charting system
- Participate in rapid response/code teams as needed
- Educate and support patients and families
- Float and on-call coverage as required (one shift per 6-week schedule)
Discover the benefits of Texas nursing jobs and enjoy the welcoming community of Brownwood. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your Med/Surg RN career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Brownwood, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Brownwood, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in the 90s°F and winter lows in the 30s°F.
- Summers can be hot, and winters are relatively mild with occasional cold snaps.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, with options for furnished apartments and houses.
- Car friendliness is high, as Brownwood is a car-dependent city.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, occasional art and music events, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing, and local sports events.
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