- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/08/2026
Job description
American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical – Athens, TX 75751
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Location: Athens, Texas
Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00). Patient ratio 1:6. Weekend coverage required. 12-hour orientation provided.
Highlights:
- 91-day travel assignment in a 36-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a daily census of 30 patients
- Work with adult and geriatric patient populations with diagnoses including UTI, pneumonia, respiratory failure/COPD, sepsis, AKI, chest pain, cellulitis, and altered mental status
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, and pharmacy
- Epic charting system experience required
- One pre-approved time off period available
Requirements:
- Active RN license (state or compact license must be in hand at time of application)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Patient ratio experience of 1:6
- Skills required: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions/PPE, cardiac drip management (no titration), MS/Tele, non-invasive airway management, and peripheral line care/management
- Geographic restrictions apply; candidates residing in certain local counties are not eligible for this position
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to expand your Med/Surg experience in a supportive environment with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll work with a diverse patient population while utilizing your critical thinking skills and clinical expertise. Onboarding modules are completed onsite during orientation, and compliance requirements must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing to ensure a smooth start to your assignment.
American Consultants Job ID #18933962. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,07:00:00-19:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus