American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift orthopedics unit requiring at least 1 year of recent acute care experience and a TX or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in the Medical-Surgical Orthopedics unit (4 East) of a hospital setting
- 32-bed unit staffed with charge nurses, RNs, and PCTs across day and night shifts
- Patient ratios of 1:6 or 1:7 on night shift
- Common procedures include neurosurgeries (kyphoplasty, decompression, laminectomy), fracture repairs/IM nailing, general surgery, and bariatric procedures
- Uses equipment such as PCAs, On-Q pumps, Hoyer lifts, traction, and wound vacs
- Meditech EMR experience preferred but not required
- 13-week contract with a night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Rotating weekend requirement
- No on-call responsibilities
Requirements
- Active RN license (TX or compact) required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience, preferably in med-surg
- Preferred nursing skills include NGT tube management, IV placement, and foley catheter management
- Must be flexible with scheduling
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSNs not accepted)
- One professional reference required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care within a busy orthopedic med-surg unit
- Join a team recognized with multiple HCA Unit of Distinction Awards and a PRISM award
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Team environment values strong time management skills and an upbeat, collaborative attitude
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
- First-time travelers may be considered
American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.