Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,840 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Travel Nursing Job in Temple, TX

Travel RN opportunity in Temple, Texas: bring your Med/Surg nursing experience to a 13-week acute care assignment in a rehabilitation-focused environment. Join an interdisciplinary healthcare team committed to safe, high-quality patient outcomes. Temple offers a welcoming Central Texas community, convenient access to nearby cities, and a comfortable pace of life for travel nurses.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg
• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Healthcare Setting: Med/Surg / rehabilitation-focused acute care
• Location: Temple, TX 76504
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,640 - $1,730

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of bedside nursing experience
• Current BLS certification required prior to first shift
• Current ACLS certification required prior to first shift
• Strong Med/Surg, acute care, or hospital nursing experience preferred
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, assessment, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough nursing assessments within the first 8 hours of admission
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide timely updates for team conferences and patient re-evaluations
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care
• Support patient and family education with a focus on recovery goals and discharge readiness
• Initiate discharge planning beginning on the day of admission
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the medical record
• Communicate changes in patient condition clearly to physicians, charge nurses, and care team members
• Supervise and guide LPNs, CNAs, and other ancillary staff as appropriate
• Promote a safe environment by following nursing policies, safety standards, and infection prevention practices
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support efficient unit operations

Apply now to join this Temple, TX travel nursing assignment and advance your Med/Surg career with a supportive healthcare team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #516942. 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: Med/Surg

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