<p>A 13-week travel contract for a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse is open at an acute care facility in Fairfield, TX. This night-shift position offers a competitive blended compensation package — base hourly rate plus a substantial weekly stipend — and is available for immediate start. Fairfield sits in East Texas, offering a manageable small-town pace with straightforward commutes and low cost of living for travel nurses looking to maximize take-home pay on a focused assignment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base pay rate of $24 per hour plus a $1,200 weekly tax-free stipend</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit — pay delivered every week without delay</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided; access to an extensive corporate housing network with negotiated discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>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 setting</li> <li>13-week contract with an immediate start date</li> <li>Schedule: 12-hour night shifts</li> <li>Acute care environment serving the Fairfield, TX regional patient population</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per 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 registered nursing experience required</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fairfield is the county seat of Freestone County in East Texas, a quiet small town that offers a low cost of living and a relaxed pace — an ideal backdrop for a travel nurse focused on a productive, distraction-free assignment. The area is within reasonable driving distance of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Waco, giving clinicians access to larger-city amenities on days off. East Texas's piney woods, lakes, and mild winters round out the lifestyle appeal for outdoor-minded travelers.</p>