Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Tyler, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Oncology Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel assignment in Tyler, TX (zip code 75701). Join a leading healthcare team in East Texas, delivering specialized medical-surgical and oncology care in a supportive environment. Tyler is renowned for its rose gardens, vibrant arts scene, and welcoming community—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Texas.

Med/Surg Oncology RN Job Details

• Location: Tyler, Texas 75701 (East Texas nursing jobs)
• Unit: 6 North – Med/Surg Oncology (36 private rooms, telemetry capability)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 1/26/2026 – End: 4/27/2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 – 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Half of contract
• Floating: Required as needed
• Charting: Epic EMR

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Oncology RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS and Chemo Certification preferred
• Strong clinical skills in: Chemotherapy Administration, Accessing/Managing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw, Colostomy care, CPAP/BiPAP, Feeding tube care, Heparin, HFNC, Insulin, Dysrhythmia interpretation and management, Isolation Precautions, Med/Surg, Monitoring Chemotherapy, MS/Tele, Oxygen administration, PCA, Peripheral Line Care, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Pre/Post Hemodialysis, Renal failure, Starting/maintaining IVs, Telemetry, Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac
• No first-time travelers
• Cannot reside in the following Texas counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris

Med/Surg Oncology RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy Med/Surg Oncology unit
• Manage a patient load of up to 6 patients per shift, including medical-surgical and oncology/hematology cases
• Administer chemotherapy and monitor for side effects
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
• Float to other hospital units as required
• Document patient care using Epic EMR
• Participate in rapid response/code teams
• Educate patients and families throughout the care process

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Tyler, Texas and make a difference as a Med/Surg Oncology Registered Nurse!

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We 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.