Telemetry RN in Austin, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,508/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.89
- Weekly
- $1,508
- Yearly (full-time)
- $78,416
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $41.89/hour — 9% 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, 174 of them in Austin.
- 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
This 13-week travel contract offers experienced RNs the opportunity to work our 12-hour night shifts at a busy medical-surgical unit in Austin, Texas. You'll be responsible for providing top-quality patient monitoring, wound care, external fixation management, and assisting with procedures such as bracing and using CPM machines. No on-call required, giving you clear boundaries between work and personal time. The setting is fast-paced but supportive, with a team that values outgoing, team-oriented professionals who can adapt to new technology like Welch Allyn Vital Signs equipment and MediTech EMR. Expect to work a 36-hour week, with shifts beginning at 7:00 PM and ending at 7:30 AM, in an environment that appreciates proactive and engaged nursing staff.
Weather:
Austin's weather around this time is typically mild to warm, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable evenings — ideal for enjoying outdoor activities after shifts or exploring the city during leisure time.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit Zilker Park for outdoor concerts and scenic views.
- Take a day trip to the Texas Hill Country to explore wineries and charming small towns.
- Discover local art and history at the Blanton Museum of Art.
- Enjoy a boat ride on Lady Bird Lake for a relaxing day out.
- Plan a scenic drive through the nearby Barton Creek Greenbelt for hiking and nature walks.
Job Specifics:
Location: Austin, Texas
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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