Med/Surg RN in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

This travel contract is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care during 12-hour night shifts in the Austin area. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, assess patient conditions, carry out physician and nursing orders, document updates, and coordinate care across the healthcare team. The assignment includes supporting discharge planning for young adult, middle adult, and older adult populations. Nurses should be prepared to use critical thinking, make decisive clinical judgments, and work with minimal supervision while caring for patients overnight.

Weather:

Austin typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine, moderate daytime temperatures, and cooler evenings. Occasional cool fronts may bring brief changes in temperature, so light layers are useful.

Fun Things To Do:

• Outdoor Adventure: Explore the trails, overlooks, and natural scenery at Barton Creek Greenbelt.

• Local Culture: Visit the Texas State Capitol and stroll through downtown Austin.

• Day Trip: Spend the day in San Antonio exploring the River Walk, historic missions, and local attractions.

• Day Trip: Visit Fredericksburg for scenic Hill Country views, shops, and local cultural sites.

• Relaxation: Enjoy live music, food trucks, and outdoor recreation around Lady Bird Lake.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Austin, Texas

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week