Med Surg RN
Denton, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,512/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a fast-paced acute care team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a medical-surgical unit in Denton, Texas 76210. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers 12-hour night shifts, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to care for a diverse med/surg patient population in a collaborative hospital environment.
Job Details
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Med-Surg
- Setting: Acute care Medical/Surgical unit
- Location: Denton, Texas 76210
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Schedule: Rotating weekends required; self-scheduling allowed within reason
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,350 - $1,420
- EMR: Meditech experience preferred
- Healthcare Job Type: Travel RN, inpatient nursing, acute care nursing
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care Med/Surg nursing experience
- Active RN license
- Experience working in a fast-paced inpatient or hospital environment
- Ability to provide safe, reliable care for medical-surgical and post-surgical patients
- Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Meditech experience preferred
- Willingness to float to the medical unit and ER for med/surg hold support as needed
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to Med/Surg patients in an acute care setting
- Monitor patient conditions, implement care plans, and respond to changes in status
- Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, and the broader care team to support unit flow
- Care for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, excluding cardiac and open neuro cases
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow established unit protocols
- Support safe patient care across the unit and provide assistance when floating is needed
- Bring a positive, team-focused attitude and readiness to jump in when needed
Why Apply for This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Competitive travel nurse pay in the Denton, TX healthcare market
- 12-hour night shift schedule with consistent weekly hours
- Opportunity to build acute care Med/Surg experience
- Supportive clinical team in a collaborative hospital setting
- Convenient North Texas location near the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Apply now to join this Denton, Texas travel nurse position and take the next step in your medical-surgical 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 Denton, TX
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Denton, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Denton, TX is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance.
- In summer, average highs are around 95°F, while in winter, average lows are around 33°F.
- Be prepared for hot summers and cool winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Denton, TX, with various apartment complexes and rental agencies catering to temporary stays.
- Denton is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include bus services, making it convenient to get around the city.
- Denton has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Denton offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, and it has a thriving arts and music community.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college games, and outdoor activities are abundant with parks and nature trails.
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