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 9, 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 calls for experienced registered nurses to work night shifts in a 34-bed telemetry unit at a busy hospital in Austin, Texas. The role involves providing specialized cardiac rhythm interpretation, managing advanced airway equipment, and administering non-titrated cardiac drips. The night shift runs from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with staff typically working every other weekend. Expect to collaborate with a team of 7 RNs, 3 PCTs, and a unit clerk, maintaining patient ratios of 5:1. This assignment offers a chance to hone skills in advanced cardiac procedures like stress testing and heart caths, all within a facility equipped with GE telemetry monitors, Pyxis medication systems, and Meditech EMR. The ideal candidate will be a team player with ACLS/ALS certification and experience in respiratory and cardiac rhythms, ready to make a real difference in patient care while gaining valuable hospital experience.
Weather:
The weather around this time generally features warm temperatures with plenty of sunshine. Mild evenings and pleasant days make it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the city’s vibrant culture.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit Lady Bird Lake for paddleboarding or kayaking
- Take a day trip to the Texas Hill Country wine tours
- Explore the historic South Congress Avenue for shopping and dining
- Experience the lush greenery at Zilker Botanical Garden
- Discover the caves and scenic views on a day trip to Natural Bridge Caverns
Job Specifics:
Location: Austin, Texas
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
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