Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Brownwood, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,966/weekOverview
- Start Date01/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Brownwood, TX. This 13-week contract offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, community-focused hospital, providing exceptional patient care in a modern healthcare facility. Join our healthcare team and experience the best of central Texas nursing jobs.
Texas Nursing Job Details
- Location: Brownwood, TX 76801 (Central Texas)
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 19, 2026 – End: April 20, 2026)
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:00)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Unit: Med-Tele 4 West – Telemetry Med/Surg
- Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
- Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Sat/Sun)
- Orientation: 12 hours plus required modules (6-8 hours, completed during orientation)
Why Brownwood, TX? Discover the charm of Brownwood, Texas—a welcoming small-town with vibrant community spirit. Enjoy scenic parks, local dining, and outdoor recreation while advancing your nursing career in a top-rated Texas healthcare job.
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Experience with electronic charting systems (Altera preferred)
- Ability to manage a patient ratio of 5-6
- Must complete facility drug screening upon arrival (including marijuana)
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Available to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance
- Travelers must reside at least 150 miles from the facility
Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients (adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond to patient condition changes
- Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform blood product administration
- Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias
- Care for central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes
- Implement isolation precautions and infection control protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy)
- Participate in rapid response and code teams
- Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records
- Educate and support patients and families with compassionate care
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Brownwood, Texas and take the next step in your travel nursing 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
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About Brownwood, TX
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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