Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Tyler, TX
KTI Health
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,944/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date09/30/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

12% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Texas

Estimated total pay

$1,944/week

Description

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility: UT Health Tyler Hospital – Ardent Health Services
Location: Tyler, TX
Job ID: 3418640
Start Date: September 22, 2026
Contract: 13 Weeks
Positions: 2

Job Details

Shift: Days | 3x12s | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Patient Ratio: 1:6
Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
Unit: 3 South – Medical/Surgical
Charting: Epic
Travel Experience: Required/Preferred
Float: Yes
Weekend Requirement: Approximately half of the contract

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; 2 years preferred
Certifications: BLS required; NIHSS preferred
Telemetry/MS experience
Strong skills in IV therapy, blood products, peripheral IVs, and neurological patient care
Experience with stroke/CVA, seizure disorders, TBI, neurosurgical patients, and medical-surgical care

Unit Highlights

3 South is a 19-private-room Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit specializing in neurological and stroke-related conditions. The unit cares for young adults through geriatric patients and provides continuous telemetry and pulse oximetry monitoring.

Important: UT Health Tyler does not contract travelers residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties.

Base Bill Rate: $54/hr

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Employer

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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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