Travel Med Surg RN - $1,788 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a specialty inpatient unit treating complex medical conditions with co-occurring behavioral health needs, requiring prior travel experience and an active VA or compact RN license.

Details

• 7M Medical Specialty Unit is a 12-bed inpatient unit for adult patients with complex medical conditions, co-occurring behavioral health needs, and substance use disorders
• 1:6 patient ratios
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 6:45am-7:15pm
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
• Floating required within skillset
• May be required to work as charge nurse and to precept
• Epic charting experience required

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted only for candidates from non-compact states)
• BLS certification required
• 1+ years of experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Proficient in Med/Surg care with experience using Rapid Response/Code teams
• Skilled in peripheral line care/management, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration and tanks, and isolation precautions
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills
• IV therapy/phlebotomy skills

Additional Information

• Located at a Level I Trauma Center (adult and pediatric) and certified stroke center, affiliated with multiple medical schools
• Magnet designated hospital recognized for nursing excellence for over twenty years
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Local candidates are accepted; radius requirements apply based on distance from the facility and may affect assignment eligibility and bill rate
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, with case-by-case exceptions reviewed by facility leadership

American Traveler Job ID #P-781417. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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