Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse – 13-Week Contract in Tyler, Texas

Join a dedicated medical-surgical telemetry team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Tyler, Texas. This 13-week nursing contract offers 12-hour day shifts caring for adult patients with vascular conditions, renal failure, and medical-surgical or telemetry needs. Work in a collaborative East Texas healthcare setting supported by physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response, social services, and other interdisciplinary resources.

Located in the heart of East Texas, Tyler is known for its welcoming community, beautiful rose gardens, historic charm, and convenient access to lakes, parks, and outdoor recreation. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking a rewarding medical-surgical telemetry assignment in a comfortable, vibrant setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570-$1,650
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 2, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Adult medical-surgical unit with telemetry capabilities
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Charting: Epic
• Weekends: Required; approximately half of the contract’s weekend shifts
• Floating: Required as needed

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a compact state, in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Recent experience caring for adult patients with vascular disease, renal failure, and telemetry needs
• Proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, weekends, and required floating assignments

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition
• Care for patients with vascular diagnoses, renal failure, and other medical-surgical conditions
• Administer medications, including heparin and insulin, and manage blood products as indicated
• Perform patient assessments, care planning, education, and accurate documentation in Epic
• Manage peripheral and PICC lines, central-line blood draws, IV starts, feeding tubes, ostomies, wound care, and wound vacs
• Provide oxygen therapy, including nasal cannula and high-flow nasal cannula, and support non-invasive airway management
• Interpret and respond to dysrhythmias while using appropriate escalation procedures
• Participate in rapid response and code team interventions when necessary
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Tyler, Texas, and join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team in East Texas.

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.