<p>A 13-week travel contract for a Medical-Surgical RN is open at an acute care facility in Eastland, TX. This is a day-shift position offering a competitive travel compensation package — base hourly rate plus a substantial weekly stipend — in a community hospital setting that provides straightforward Med-Surg acuity with strong agency support throughout the assignment. Eastland sits in the heart of West Texas, offering a low-cost, low-traffic lifestyle within reasonable driving distance of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Travel pay rate: $26 per hour plus $1,200 weekly tax-free stipend (housing and travel)</li> <li>Local pay rate: $55 per hour for qualifying local candidates</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends with access to an extensive housing network and corporate discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses and a rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to manage credentialing logistics</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Medical-Surgical nursing in an acute care facility</li> <li>Contract length: 13 weeks</li> <li>Shift structure: 12-hour day shifts</li> <li>Facility type: Acute care hospital serving Eastland and the surrounding West Texas region</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas RN license or active compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Eastland is a small city in Eastland County in north-central Texas, situated along Interstate 20 roughly 100 miles west of Fort Worth — close enough for a weekend in the DFW metroplex while offering the pace and affordability of small-town Texas living. The area features low cost of living, open ranch land, and the recreational draw of Lake Leon, making it a solid base for travel clinicians who want a quieter assignment without sacrificing regional access.</p>