Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,966/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,966/week

Description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Contract in Abilene, Texas

Join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Abilene, Texas. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers consistent day shifts, a manageable 1:5 patient ratio, and the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive 16-bed unit. Abilene is a welcoming West Texas community known for its friendly atmosphere, accessible cost of living, rich arts and cultural scene, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
  • Location: Abilene, Texas
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
  • Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Unit: 16-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
  • Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5
  • Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
  • Openings: 2

Travel RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission and valid for practice in Texas
  • At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac rhythm management
  • Experience caring for patients with CVA/TIA, renal failure, surgical conditions, and complex medical-surgical diagnoses
  • Proficiency with IV therapy, central lines, PICC lines, ports, blood products, heparin protocols, feeding tubes, drains, wound care, and oxygen therapy
  • Ability to float between nearby campuses as needed
  • Altera charting experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to complete required onboarding documentation and learning modules within established timelines

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical telemetry patients
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes requiring timely intervention
  • Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with established protocols
  • Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, ports, feeding tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, and wound care needs
  • Care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and other respiratory support
  • Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns and utilizing rapid response or code team resources when appropriate
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
  • Provide patient and family education while promoting quality outcomes and continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support a positive, team-focused care environment

Apply now for this medical-surgical telemetry travel RN opportunity in Abilene, Texas, and join a collaborative healthcare team in West Texas.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #524293. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
Things to Do
  • Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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