Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,077 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 110 of them in Tyler.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 525 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Neuro & Stroke Care Night Shift in Tyler, TX
Join a high-acuity medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity in Tyler, Texas, and bring your expertise in neuro and stroke care to a supportive clinical team. This 13-week Registered Nurse assignment offers night shift stability, Epic charting, and a rewarding chance to care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Neurology & Stroke Care
- Location: Tyler, Texas
- Assignment Type: Travel Nurse Job
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current NIHSS certification required
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Strong clinical skills in telemetry monitoring, neuro assessment, and adult/geriatric patient care
- Ability to work night shift and manage a 1:6 patient assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate patient care on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit
- Care for patients with neurological, stroke, seizure, and neurosurgical diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry and pulse oximetry for early recognition of changes in patient condition
- Perform focused neuro assessments and support stroke recovery and secondary prevention
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and ordered treatments in accordance with nursing standards
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to promote optimal outcomes
- Document accurately and efficiently in Epic
- Respond appropriately to patient changes, escalation needs, and rapid response situations
Why Work in Tyler, Texas?
- Welcoming East Texas community with a friendly atmosphere
- Convenient amenities, local charm, and a comfortable travel nurse location
- Great opportunity for nurses seeking Texas travel nursing jobs in a supportive setting
Apply now to join this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Tyler, TX and make an impact in medical-surgical, neuro, 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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