
Orthopedic | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Tyler, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.14
- Weekly
- $1,625
- Yearly (full-time)
- $84,500
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/20/2026
This job pays about $45.14/hour — 2% 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 Orthopedic Registered Nurse Jobs in Tyler, Texas | Orthopedic Med-Surg RN Night Shift
Join a dynamic orthopedic med/surg team in Tyler, Texas, and bring your experience as a Travel Registered Nurse to a fast-paced, supportive orthopedic nursing environment. This 13-week orthopedic RN travel assignment is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys med-surg care, teamwork, Epic charting, and night shift practice. Tyler offers the charm of East Texas with a welcoming community, convenient amenities, and a comfortable setting for both work and downtime.
Job Details
- Specialty: Orthopedic / Med-Surg
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse Job
- Location: Tyler, TX
- Setting: Orthopedic Med/Surg Unit
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 - $1,670
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Charting System: Epic
- Weekend Requirement: Half of scheduled shifts
- Float: Required
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- BLS required
- ACLS and NIHSS preferred
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Comfort working with orthopedic, med/surg, and telemetry patient populations
- Ability to work night shifts and support a team-based care model
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to orthopedic med/surg patients
- Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions per plan of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
- Support patient education, mobility, recovery, and discharge readiness
- Float as needed to support unit coverage
- Provide compassionate care in a busy, patient-centered environment
Apply now for this orthopedic travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas, and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient 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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