Medical Surgical RN
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a rewarding travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas, as a Med/Surg RN caring for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care setting. This 13-week Medical-Surgical travel assignment offers supportive teamwork, manageable patient ratios, and valuable inpatient nursing experience in the Texas Panhandle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Unit: Medical-Surgical, 10-bed inpatient unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460–$1,540
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Schedule: 36- or 48-hour weekly option; the listed schedule is four 12-hour shifts
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: Approximately 20 hours
• Float Expectations: May float to units of equal or lesser acuity

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent inpatient Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Recent Epic experience within the past 6 months
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to provide acute-care nursing to adult and geriatric patients
• Comfort managing an approximate 1:6 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Experience with isolation precautions and personal protective equipment, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and peripheral line care
• Eligibility for a travel nursing assignment; candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a Medical-Surgical unit
• Complete patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and promptly communicate changes to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to established protocols
• Manage care for an approximate 1:6 patient ratio while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and clinical needs
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
• Perform peripheral line care and support patients requiring nasal cannula or non-invasive airway management
• Follow isolation precautions and maintain a safe, compliant patient-care environment
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity as needed

Travel Nursing in Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo offers the best of the Texas Panhandle, with wide-open skies, a relaxed pace, friendly communities, and easy access to outdoor adventures. From scenic canyon landscapes to local dining, arts, and cultural attractions, it’s an inviting destination for nurses seeking a memorable travel experience.

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical travel nursing assignment in Amarillo, Texas, and expand your acute-care RN experience.

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