Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract — Night Shift in Amarillo, TX. 13-week travel nursing job; EPIC charting experience and Med/Surg/Ortho/Neuro skills required.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Amarillo, TX (Texas Panhandle) providing orthopedic and neurology patient care on a 35-bed Med/Surg unit. This travel nurse position serves adult and geriatric patients and offers a modern facility, supportive interdisciplinary staff, and local perks like free covered parking, discounted meals, and hotel discounts. Enjoy easy access to Palo Duro Canyon State Park while advancing your travel nursing career in Amarillo healthcare.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 – $1,540
• Location: Amarillo, TX 79106 — Texas nursing jobs / Amarillo healthcare
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Med/Surg – Ortho & Neuro (35 beds)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 (typical night shift)
• Travel Requirement: Must live at least 50 miles from facility (50-mile radius rule)
• Scrub Color: Any (no logos)
• Documentation System: EPIC (recent EPIC charting experience required)
• Orientation: 20 hours onsite
• Role Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Registered Nurse (RN) — Med/Surg, Orthopedic Nurse, Neurology Nurse

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience, including ortho and neurology patient care
• Recent EPIC charting experience (within last 6 months) — EPIC proficiency preferred
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of practice)
• BLS required; NIHSS required (assistance available for NIHSS)
• Experience with pre/post neurosurgery, trauma, joint replacement, telemetry monitoring, and medical-surgical care
• Ability to float to units of equal or lesser acuity
• First-time travel nurses accepted — ideal for travel nursing jobs and registered nurse jobs in Texas
• Must meet 50-mile radius rule for travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Med/Surg nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a 35-bed unit
• Manage patient assignments at a 1:6 ratio during night shifts
• Care for orthopedic, neurology, and medical-surgical patients, including pre/post neurosurgery and joint replacement care
• Assess and manage patients with trauma, substance withdrawal, and complex medical-surgical needs
• Monitor telemetry (centralized unit) and respond to changes in patient condition
• Document accurately and efficiently using EPIC electronic health records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy (PT), respiratory therapy (RT), pharmacy, social services, and rapid response
• Participate in orientation, complete required onsite modules, and engage in unit-based teamwork
• Float to other units of equal/lesser acuity as needed to support patient care

Perks & Benefits

• Free covered parking
• Discounted meals and local hotel discounts for travel nurses
• Supportive interdisciplinary staff and modern facility
• Opportunity to gain travel nursing experience in Amarillo, TX and the Texas Panhandle

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) travel nurse in Amarillo, TX. This travel nursing job is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs and first-time travelers looking for Texas nursing jobs in orthopedic and neurology care. For immediate consideration, submit your resume and EPIC experience details.

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