Travel Med Surg RN - $1,840 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

Join a dynamic Medical/Surgical nursing team in Hickory, NC, and provide exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment. This 13-week travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers 36 guaranteed hours per week, 12-hour day shifts, and the chance to make a meaningful impact alongside a skilled interdisciplinary healthcare team. Hickory sits in the scenic foothills of western North Carolina, offering a welcoming community, beautiful surroundings, and easy access to outdoor recreation and small-town charm.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640–$1,730
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Patient Setting: Adult/geriatric Medical/Surgical unit
• Unit Size: 18 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Float Expectations: As needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate care areas
• Start Date: 10/12/2026

Job Requirements

• Active North Carolina RN license or compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records (EMR) required
• Strong IV therapy and IV competency skills
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, team-oriented healthcare environment
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric Medical/Surgical patients
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changing patient conditions with clinical confidence
• Administer medications, perform IV therapy, and maintain accurate documentation in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, coordinated patient care
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, sepsis, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, and weakness/falls
• Support end-of-life and hospice-focused care with compassion and professionalism
• Float to related units as needed while maintaining strong Med/Surg nursing standards
• Serve as a patient advocate and contribute to a positive, high-performing healthcare team culture

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina, and take the next step in your nursing career today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #520707. 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: Med/Surg

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