<p>A Medical-Surgical RN is needed for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care facility in Eastland, TX. This day-shift position offers a competitive travel compensation package — including an hourly rate plus a robust weekly housing stipend — making it a strong pick for experienced Med-Surg nurses looking to build their travel portfolio in West Texas.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Travel pay rate: $26 per hour plus $1,200 weekly housing/travel stipend</li> <li>Local pay rate: $55 per hour for qualifying local candidates</li> <li>13-week contract with weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends with access to an extensive corporate housing network and discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses and a rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 clinical and administrative support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Medical-Surgical nursing in an acute care hospital setting</li> <li>Shift structure: 12-hour day shifts</li> <li>13-week contract length with an immediate start available</li> <li>Acute care facility serving Eastland and the surrounding West Texas region</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 Medical-Surgical nursing experience</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (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 midway between Abilene and Fort Worth — putting a major metropolitan area within comfortable driving distance. The area offers an affordable cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and easy access to the outdoor recreation and wide-open landscapes characteristic of the Texas plains, making it a welcoming base for travel nurses seeking a quieter pace between assignments.</p>