Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics Med Surg
Tyler, TX
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,778/weekOverview
- Start Date11/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic orthopedic med/surg team in Tyler, Texas, and bring your experience as a Travel Registered Nurse to a fast-paced, supportive orthopedic nursing environment. This 13-week orthopedic RN travel assignment is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys med-surg care, teamwork, Epic charting, and night shift practice. Tyler offers the charm of East Texas with a welcoming community, convenient amenities, and a comfortable setting for both work and downtime.
Job Details
- Specialty: Orthopedic / Med-Surg
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse Job
- Location: Tyler, TX
- Setting: Orthopedic Med/Surg Unit
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 - $1,670
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Charting System: Epic
- Weekend Requirement: Half of scheduled shifts
- Float: Required
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- BLS required
- ACLS and NIHSS preferred
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Comfort working with orthopedic, med/surg, and telemetry patient populations
- Ability to work night shifts and support a team-based care model
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to orthopedic med/surg patients
- Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions per plan of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
- Support patient education, mobility, recovery, and discharge readiness
- Float as needed to support unit coverage
- Provide compassionate care in a busy, patient-centered environment
Apply now for this orthopedic travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas, and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.
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 - Travel
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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
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advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
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About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Orthopedics 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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