Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Tyler, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,638/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse in Tyler, TX (75701). 13-week travel nursing assignment on a telemetry-equipped Med/Surg unit; Med/Surg experience required.
Join a collaborative healthcare team in Tyler, Texas as a Med/Surg RN travel nurse. This 13-week night shift travel assignment offers hands-on experience caring for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population on a well-equipped medical-surgical unit. Tyler (East Texas) is known for its rose gardens, arts scene, and welcoming community—making it an attractive location for travel nursing jobs in Texas.
Job Details
- Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse / Night Shift
- Assignment Type: Travel
- Location: Tyler, Texas (75701)
- Unit: Med/Surg – 3 South (19 private rooms; telemetry and oximetry monitoring)
- Start Date: March 23, 2026
- End Date: June 22, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 3 shifts per week
- Hours per Week: 36
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Orientation: 16 hours onsite
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1460-$1540
Job Requirements (Med/Surg RN / Travel Nurse)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (must meet state requirements)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience with Epic electronic health record (Epic charting)
- Ability to float to other units as needed
- Must not reside in the following Texas counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris
Primary Responsibilities (Med/Surg RN / Telemetry RN)
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical, surgical, neurology, and neurosurgical diagnoses
- Monitor patients using telemetry and oximetry equipment; interpret dysrhythmias and respond to rapid response/code situations
- Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and perform wound care
- Manage feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and non-invasive airway support
- Care for patients with renal failure, including pre/post hemodialysis management
- Document patient care accurately using the Epic charting system
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services
- Float to other units as required to meet patient care needs
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Gain hands-on Med/Surg and telemetry RN experience in a supportive hospital setting
- Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Opportunity to expand clinical skills in adult/geriatric care, neurology, and post-op management
- Travel nursing job located in Tyler, TX—great for nurses seeking temporary assignments in East Texas
Apply now: If you are a skilled Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) with travel nursing experience and Epic proficiency, apply today to join our healthcare team in Tyler, Texas. Join our team and advance your career with this rewarding travel nursing assignment.
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.
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GHR Healthcare
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About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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