American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) position with telemetry and cardiac care responsibilities, requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 2 years of recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) within a hospital setting
• Schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Patient ratio is 1:4
• Patient population includes post-cardiac angiogram, post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, renal failure, CVA, and patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Required to float to units of equal or lesser acuity as needed
• Weekend shifts are assigned for half of scheduled shifts
• Utilizes the Epic EMR system, with prior Epic experience preferred
• Telemetry monitoring is performed on the unit
• Duties include central line and PICC management, starting IVs, blood product administration, feeding tube care, wound care, isolation precautions, and oxygen therapies (HFNC, nasal cannula, face masks)
• Management of hemodialysis and ports as part of routine care
• No local candidates accepted from specific counties or within a 50-mile radius
• Applicants who were former permanent staff must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of requested time off (RTO) will be auto-approved and RTO is not permitted during the first week of orientation
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Scrub color requirement is dark grey or pewter
• No travel pairs or groups accepted

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent IMC, PCU, or Stepdown nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation, cardiac drips (no titration), rapid response, IV insulin protocols, titration of insulin drips, and management of cardiac and renal patients required
• Prior experience with Epic documentation preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652766. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

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