Travel Med Surg RN - $1,823 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

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

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Post Surgical (Neuroscience / Neuro Progressive)

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuroscience/Neuro Progressive unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Manage common diagnoses and treatments including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), altered mental status (AMS), brain cancer, spine and neck surgery, and craniotomy
• Maintain a patient ratio of 5:1, utilizing equipment such as Masimo vital sign monitors and Zoll devices
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EHR
• Float to other units as needed to support staffing requirements
• Fulfill weekend hour expectations of approximately 72 hours per 6-week period with no on-call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Associate degree in Nursing (or higher) required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Demonstrated neuro nursing experience and proficiency with NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be considered for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Leadership experience in a clinical or unit-based setting
• Strong teamwork skills with a personable and collaborative approach to patient care
• Familiarity with Masimo and Zoll monitoring equipment

Why Join Us

• Join a large, full-service regional medical center offering a dynamic and specialized neuroscience environment with exposure to a wide range of complex neurological and surgical cases
• Projected start dates available in late 2026, offering advance planning time for travel arrangements and credentialing

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #803136. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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