Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Brownwood, Texas

Apply for a travel nursing job in Brownwood, Texas, and join a dedicated medical-surgical team caring for adult and geriatric patients. This 13-week Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract is ideal for an experienced medical-surgical nurse who enjoys providing care for diverse medical, surgical, and post-operative needs in a welcoming Central Texas community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Brownwood, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:5 patient ratio with a daily census of 10–13 patients
• Call: One shift per six-week schedule
• Weekend Coverage: Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for patients with medical-surgical, post-operative, orthopedic, diabetic, pulmonary, renal, and wound-care needs
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage a 1:5 patient assignment
• Flu vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• Comfort working night shifts, scheduled weekends, and occasional call

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate outcomes
• Care for patients with post-operative conditions, orthopedic concerns, diabetes, pneumonia, wounds, urinary conditions, and other complex medical diagnoses
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, ports, feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, wound vacuums, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Administer blood products and manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, PCA, insulin, and anticoagulant therapies as appropriate
• Perform or interpret clinical assessments, including telemetry observation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and recognition of patient deterioration
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary support services, including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record and respond promptly to changes in condition

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity in Brownwood, Texas, and join a dedicated healthcare team on a rewarding 13-week RN contract.

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.