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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs Texas for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Texas for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Texas. We currently offer 24 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 1 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse job you won’t find anywhere else. Texas MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Nacogdoches, San Antonio and Austin. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Texas MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in Texas as of Apr 1, 2025 was $1,547 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in Texas with a salary range between $1,321 to $1,806 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in Texas currently is San Antonio with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $1,609 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Texas to find MS travel nursing work in. Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, St. David’s Medical Center in Austin and Methodist Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Texas. The earliest start date in Texas is May 27, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,806 per week. The latest start date for an job in Texas is Jun 16, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,609 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Texas including 13 weeks.

Texas is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in Texas with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 24 Medical Surgical jobs in Texas and 459 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Austin, TX

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Austin.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Austin, Texas – 78758
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for 375 bed Level 2 Trauma center. 32 bed unit with 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights) staffing. Meditech charting. Enjoy legendary live music, burgeoning restaurant scene, unique culture, and a vibrant, welcoming community that you just have to experience for yourself to truly understand what makes Austin so Austin.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Austin, Texas – 78705
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
Rehab / MS RN needed for 64- bed rehabilitation hospital.. Facility is on the campus of a 350-bed acute care Level 4 Trauma center. Named multiple times among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, as well as Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award for the second consecutive year. It’s home to the internationally renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David’s Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The hospital earned a spot among Watson Health’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Austin, Texas – 78705
  • 12 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
Rehab / MS RN needed for 64- bed rehabilitation hospital.. Facility is on the campus of a 350-bed acute care Level 4 Trauma center. Named multiple times among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, as well as Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award for the second consecutive year. It’s home to the internationally renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David’s Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The hospital earned a spot among Watson Health’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Austin, Texas – 78758
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg/Tele RN needed for 375 bed Level 2 Trauma center. The campus is home to the St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, Certified Stroke Center and rehabilitation services, and a Kidney Transplant Center. Enjoy legendary live music, burgeoning restaurant scene, unique culture, and a vibrant, welcoming community that you just have to experience for yourself to truly understand what makes Austin so Austin.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Austin, Texas – 78704
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
34 bed MS/Tele unit
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in San Antonio, TX

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in San Antonio.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78229
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78229
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,460 to $1,609
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78258
  • 12 D,
  • May 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,354 to $1,492
Weekly Pay*
40 bed Surgical unit with 1:5-6 staffing. 140 bed community hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78212
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,354 to $1,492
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78258
  • 12 N,
  • May 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,354 to $1,492
Weekly Pay*
MS/Tele RN needed for Oncology focused unit at 140 bed community hospital. Meditech charting
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Round Rock, TX

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Round Rock.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,356 to $1,495
Weekly Pay*
170 bed Level 2 Trauma center located 20 miles north of Austin
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,356 to $1,495
Weekly Pay*
20 bed Oncology focused MedSurg unit with 1:4-5 staffing; 170 bed Level 2 Trauma center using Meditech charting. Located 20 miles north of Austin, the hospital received received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades and also earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,356 to $1,495
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RNs needed for 170 bed Level 2 Trauma center Facility located 20 miles north of Austin; Meditech charting
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,321 to $1,456
Weekly Pay*
170 bed Level 2 Trauma center located 20 miles north of Austin
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,321 to $1,456
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Big Spring, TX

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Big Spring.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Big Spring, Texas – 79720
  • 12 D,
  • May 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
This Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology housed within a caring and effective patient care model. A new MS RN team member is needed to round out the care model. On this unit you will serve adults who are hospitalized to receive medicines and treatments or who are staying for recovery from surgical procedures. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Big Spring, Texas – 79720
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
This Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology housed within a caring and effective patient care model. A new MS RN team member is needed to round out the care model. On this unit you will serve adults who are hospitalized to receive medicines and treatments or who are staying for recovery from surgical procedures. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment.
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Texas

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Texas. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Texas. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Texas for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in Texas

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Texas?

An MS nurse in Texas can make an average of $1,489 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Texas?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Texas can make an average of $1,507 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Texas?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Texas can make an average of $1,472 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Texas?

There are currently 24 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Texas. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Texas?

  • Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio
  • Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster
  • North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills
  • Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth in Fort Worth
  • Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Texas?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Texas cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in Texas?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in Texas is 13 weeks.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in Texas

In Texas, cities like Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, North Hills Hospital, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth and Northeast Methodist Hospital, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Texas that offer Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Texas area that have historically offered travel jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
11 wks and 13 wks
Address
1310 McCullough Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Fort (78215), Government Hill (78299), Arsenal (78288), Historic Gardens (78203), Harvard Place / Eastlawn (78202)
CHI – St. Lukes Health Memorial Medical Center – Lufkin
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 9 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
1201 West Frank Street
Lufkin, TX 75902
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
Shifts
7 E, 8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
1139 E. Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
Nearby Neighborhoods
Bel Meade (78209), Fort Sam Houston (78208), West Fort (78215), Government Hill (78299), Harvard Place / Eastlawn (78202)
Lake Granbury Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
1310 Paluxy Drive
Granbury, TX 76048
Valley Regional Medical Center
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth
Bayshore Medical Center
Midland Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway
Midland, TX 79701
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.