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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareTyler, TXTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Tyler, TX
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$44.72
Weekly
$1,610
Yearly (full-time)
$83,720
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/20/2026

This job pays about $44.72/hour — 3% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Neurology & Stroke Care in Tyler, Texas

Travel RN job in Tyler, TX: Bring your Medical Surgical nursing expertise to a dynamic neurology and stroke-focused unit serving adult and geriatric patients. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a supportive, team-oriented acute care environment where you can strengthen your clinical skills while working in a telemetry-monitored med/surg setting. Tyler is a welcoming East Texas city known for its friendly atmosphere, tree-lined surroundings, and easy access to dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical Surgical / Neurology / Stroke Care
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Setting: On-site acute care Med/Surg unit
  • Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: 10/20/2026
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Patient Ratio: 1:6
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience preferred/required for this role
  • Previous travel nurse experience preferred
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Current NIHSS certification required
  • Experience with Epic charting required
  • Strong medical-surgical nursing skills and comfort caring for neurological and post-surgical patients
  • Ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio in a fast-paced acute care environment
  • Must be willing to work night shift travel nursing assignments

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care for Medical Surgical patients with neurological and stroke-related diagnoses
  • Monitor patients using telemetry and pulse oximetry to recognize changes in condition early
  • Perform thorough neurological assessments and support stroke recovery care
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and ordered treatments safely and accurately
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver patient-centered acute care
  • Support patients with seizure disorders, TBI, TIA, hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, and select medical/surgical needs
  • Document care in Epic and maintain clear, timely communication with the healthcare team
  • Promote secondary stroke prevention, patient education, and optimal functional outcomes

Apply now for this exciting Travel RN opportunity in Tyler, Texas, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional Med/Surg and stroke care.

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.

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