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Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Kerrville, Texas

Join a collaborative medical-surgical travel nursing team in Kerrville, Texas, and provide compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers day shifts, supportive interdisciplinary resources, and a welcoming hospital environment. Located in Texas Hill Country wine country approximately one hour from San Antonio, Kerrville combines scenic surroundings with convenient access to city amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,820
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Kerrville, Texas
• Contract: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Unit: 26-bed medical-surgical unit with an average daily census of approximately 24 patients
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts required, including approximately 12 weekend shifts during the contract
• Scheduling: No block scheduling
• Floating: Float assignments may include other medical-surgical, clinical decision, and rehabilitation units

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to Texas practice
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Recent short-stay or observation-unit experience required
• Telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Comfort caring for patients with respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, neurological, and electrolyte-related conditions
• Ability to float to designated units as needed

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, insulin, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms or patient condition
• Care for patients with respiratory disease, cardiac disorders, chest pain, syncope, seizures, acute withdrawal, renal concerns, and other complex medical conditions
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, wound care, and urinary care needs
• Support patients before and after procedures such as cardiac stent placement, pacemaker insertion, and stress testing
• Use appropriate isolation precautions, oxygen-delivery systems, non-invasive airway support, and emergency response protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document nursing care accurately in the electronic medical record and promote safe transitions of care
• Maintain a kind, caring, and team-oriented approach while supporting patients and families

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel RN opportunity in Kerrville, Texas, and join a supportive healthcare team in the Texas Hill Country.

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.