Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) — Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Start date: 08/24/2026; duration: 13 weeks; weekly pay: $1,602–$1,668; guaranteed hours: 36; shift: 7:00 pm–7:00 am (3x12-hour nights); setting: a rural med/surg unit with telemetry, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, GYN, and occasional pediatric patients. The role includes RN charge nurse responsibilities on assigned shifts within a hospital-adjacent medical-surgical environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,602–$1,668 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm–7:00 am, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Work setting: rural med/surg unit with telemetry, general surgery, ortho, GYN, and occasional pediatric patients
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult med/surg patients, including telemetry monitoring
- Serve as RN charge nurse during your shift, coordinating staff assignments and patient flow
- administer medications, perform focused assessments, and help develop and adjust care plans
- Collaborate with physicians, advance practice providers, and the broader care team; document thoroughly
- Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and implement appropriate interventions; escalate as needed
- Ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety, infection control, and quality standards
Requirements
- Active RN license in Texas
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Charge nurse experience required
- Med/Surg experience with telemetry, general surgery, orthopedics, or GYN; pediatric experience a plus
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred; ADN accepted)
- Ability to work 7:00 pm–7:00 am on a 3x12-hour schedule; 13-week assignment; 36 guaranteed hours
- Willingness to travel to a rural assignment and participate in required credentialing
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to support a timely start
- Ongoing clinical and recruiter support during the assignment
- Clear, transparent pay terms within the stated weekly range
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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