American Traveler 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical unit with day shifts and travel nursing experience in Texas or compact states.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 36-bed Medical Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Patient ratio is typically 1:6
• Day shifts are 3x12 hours, from 7:00 to 19:00
• Float to other units as needed is required
• Epic charting system is used; prior experience is preferred but not required
• No more than 3 days of requested time off (RTO) will be automatically approved
• No RTO is allowed during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs and groups are not accepted for this assignment
• First time travelers are allowed if minimum requirements are met

Requirements

• Active TX or compact state RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent Medical Surgical RN experience required
• Prior travel RN experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility and outside specified counties in Texas
• Former permanent staff must have a separation of at least one year before returning as a traveler

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-651266. 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 - Med/Surg

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