Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,591 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift – Amarillo, TX Healthcare Jobs

Advance your nursing career as a Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on a leading orthopedic unit in Amarillo, TX (zip code 79106). This 13-week travel nursing job offers a supportive healthcare environment, modern resources, and a collaborative clinical team. Amarillo is recognized for its welcoming community, affordable living, and proximity to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, making it an ideal location for Texas nursing jobs.

Key Job Details – Med / Surg RN

Location : Amarillo, TX 79106 (Texas healthcare jobs)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 11 / 10 / 2025 – End : 2 / 9 / 2026)

Shift : Night, 4x12-hour shifts (19 : 00 – 07 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36

Unit : Medical-Surgical – Orthopedic (35 beds)

Patient Ratio : 1 : 6

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1460 - $1500

Documentation : EPIC (recent experience required)

Scrub Color : Any (no logos)

Parking : Free proximal covered parking

Additional Perks : Discounted meals and local hotel rates

Local Traveler Rule : Must reside at least 50 miles from facility

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state)

Minimum 2 years of recent Med / Surg RN experience

BLS and NIHSS certifications (assistance available for NIHSS)

Recent EPIC charting experience (within last 6 months)

Experience with orthopedic and medical-surgical patient populations

Skills in : Isolation Precautions, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Peripheral Line Care / Management, Total Joint Replacements, Wound Care / Wound Vac

Ability to float to units of equal or lesser acuity

First-time travel nurses are welcome

Med / Surg RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a 35-bed Med / Surg-Ortho unit

Monitor, assess, and document patient status; administer medications and treatments as prescribed

Float to other medical-surgical units as needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, and Unit Secretary

Utilize EPIC for accurate patient documentation

Participate in onsite orientation and complete required modules

Support patient care with Patient Care Technicians, Transporters, and a free-floating charge nurse

Apply now to join our Amarillo healthcare team and discover rewarding nursing jobs in Texas!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #420567. 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 : Med / Surg

About Planet Healthcare

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