Ortho RN
Tyler, TX
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,624/weekOverview
- Start Date09/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Medical/Surgical – Tyler, TX 75701
Start Date: September 22, 2026
Location: Tyler, Texas
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Weekend coverage required for approximately half of scheduled shifts. Patient ratio 1:6. Float required as needed.
Highlights:
- 13-week travel assignment on a 36-bed orthopedic medical/surgical unit
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with orthopedic trauma, total joint replacements, and spinal cord injuries
- 36 hours of orientation provided to support your transition to the unit
- Work with a full range of orthopedic and medical/surgical procedures including wound care, chest tubes, and post-operative management
Requirements:
- Active Texas RN license or compact state license (must be in hand at time of application)
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Proficiency in medical/surgical and orthopedic nursing skills including IV management, wound care, telemetry monitoring, and post-operative care
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to expand your orthopedic and medical/surgical expertise in a well-supported environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll gain valuable experience with complex orthopedic cases while enjoying the flexibility of travel nursing with competitive compensation. Join a team committed to quality patient care with the resources and support you need to succeed.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Orthopedics 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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