Travel Med Surg RN - $1,742 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our dynamic team. This position requires a commitment to providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must possess clinical skills and experience in high-acuity patient settings.

Location

Position available in Jackson, MS and Grenada, MS, with local candidates considered at a modified traveler rate.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required.
• A minimum of 6 months of recent experience in a level 1 trauma center or a large facility (400+ beds) with significant surgical and high-acuity patient exposure.
• Proficiency in EPIC charting is mandatory; no training will be provided during orientation.
• At least one completed travel assignment is highly preferred but not required.
• FLU vaccination is required; medical accommodations must be supported by a note from a physician.
• FBI fingerprinting required, with options for in-person or remote processing.

Unit Details

Med/Surg Units:

• 2 West: 13 beds
• 6 West: 14 beds
• 7 South: 12 beds
• 4 Wiser: 30 beds
• 5 Wiser: 25 beds

Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5 up to 1:6, adjusted for higher acuity patients.

Common Patient Diagnoses

• General Med/Surg
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Diabetes
• Post-Surgical Care
• Trauma
• Acute Kidney Injury
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Gastroparesis
• Respiratory Illnesses

Work Schedule

• Shifts are 12 hours either 7a-7p or 7p-7a; no self-scheduling allowed.
• Every other weekend or two weekends per month is standard.
• Holiday requirements will rotate with regular staff.
• Floating is required within skillsets across Med/Surg units; core staff will handle higher acuity patients.

Orientation

Orientation includes a thorough introduction to the unit, completion of necessary paperwork, and a few hours of unit tour. Additional shifts will be spent with a preceptor for hands-on training.

Professional Requirements

• Current certifications in BLS are required; charge RNs should possess ACLS.
• All RNs are expected to manage heparin drips and operate telemetry equipment.

Miscellaneous

Scrub colors must be solid and professional. Nurse aides are available on all units to assist staff.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19509849. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med/Tele,19:00:00-07:00:00

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