Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,685/week

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Overview

Start Date03/23/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,685/week

Qualifications

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Work Experience

Registered Nurse (2 years)
Telemetry Nurse, Medical Surgical Nurse or Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse (2 years)

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Texas Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Patient ratio: 1:6
Float required
Unit serves medical surgical patients including neurology and neurosurgical diagnoses
Patient age range: young adult through geriatric
Unit equipped with telemetry and oximetry monitoring

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
Experience working with adult and geriatric patients
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
Education verification (transcript/diploma acceptable if verification pending)
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
Immunizations and titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
Competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as applicable
Color blindness testing (online acceptable)
Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
Complete employment application/resume
Work history verification (7 years)

Additional Information

No local candidates from specified surrounding counties accepted
Clear headshot photo required for badge
Orientation safety manual and HIPAA acknowledgement required

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with prior travel experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Texas.

Employer

Access Healthcare

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About

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

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).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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