Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Athens, TX | Days (3x12)

UT Health - Athens Athens, TX
Open Posted 4 days ago · apply early
Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Athens, TX
Weekly Pay
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$1,510
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
09/08
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Athens, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at UT Health - Athens. This role pays $1,510 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the Med Surg registered nurse on this assignment, you'll prioritize care across a varied medical-surgical caseload, administer ordered medications and treatments, educate patients and families, and manage admissions, discharges, and safe care transitions.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Med Surg travel nurse job in Athens, TX, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: UT Health - Athens
  • Location: Athens, TX 75751
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
  • Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
  • Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Med Surg Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Texas and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Athens, TX

Are there other Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Athens, Texas?

Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Med Surg travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.

If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.

What are the certification requirements for this Med Surg travel nurse job?
All Med Surg travel nurse jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS). Many facilities will also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Does my Med Surg background meet the experience requirements for this job?
Travel Med Surg jobs typically require at least 2 years of recent experience caring for multiple patients with varied medical conditions and care needs. Facilities may also look for experience with post-operative care, patient education, discharge planning, or telemetry, depending on the unit. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Do I need to apply for a Texas nursing license for this travel nurse assignment?
Not if you already hold an active Texas RN license or an active multistate RN license—Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. If neither applies, you’ll generally need Texas licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing; nurses applying by endorsement must pass the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam. Our Texas Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Texas

Compact license accepted. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Texas Licensing Center →

Explore Athens, TX

Athens, TX serves as Henderson County's seat in the piney lake country southeast of Dallas, with hospital coverage reaching the small towns around it. Contracts here fill in emergency and medical-surgical care. Tyler lies about thirty-five minutes east for the nearest larger market, while Dallas sits roughly seventy minutes northwest on US-175. Cedar Creek Lake spreads twenty minutes west, the area's main draw and the reason summer weekends fill the highways. The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center at the town's edge is a low-key local fixture. Housing is inexpensive and easy to arrange outside peak lake season. Travelers who want small-town Texas with two cities in reach find the geometry here works.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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