Travel Orthopedic Registered Nurse - $1,717 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Orthopedics Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and working night shifts on a 13-week contract in Texas.

• Med/Surg Orthopedics unit in a hospital setting
• 36-bed unit with a 1:6 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Half of all scheduled shifts will fall on weekends
• Floating to other units is required
• Epic EMR used; experience preferred but not required

• Active TX RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

• Travel pairs or groups will not be considered for this position
• Candidates who were previously permanent staff must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be approved for the duration of the contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Candidates residing in the following Texas counties are not eligible: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-697128. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.