GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Jobs – Athens, Texas

Advance your nursing career as a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Athens, TX (zip code 75751). This Med/Surg RN job offers the opportunity to work in a welcoming East Texas healthcare community, known for its scenic parks and lakes. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care while exploring Athens, Texas.

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Athens, TX 75751 (East Texas nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Med/Surg Floor (36 beds)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN contract
• Start Date: January 12, 2026
• End Date: April 13, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Charting System: Epic (Epic experience preferred)

Med/Surg RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Registered Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active RN license (Texas or compact state)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias, cardiac drips (no titration), and non-invasive airway management
• Peripheral line care and management skills
• Must not reside in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy Med/Surg floor
• Manage a patient load of 1:6, providing comprehensive assessments and interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Pharmacy, and Interpretation Services
• Utilize Epic for clinical documentation and charting
• Float to other hospital units as needed
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as UTI, pneumonia, respiratory failure/COPD, sepsis, AKI, chest pain, cellulitis, and AMS
• Maintain isolation precautions and adhere to infection control protocols
• Participate in orientation and complete required onsite modules

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel job in Athens, Texas and join our supportive healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #444630. 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: Med/Surg

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