Travel Med Surg RN - $1,951 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Henderson, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• 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: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring NIH, ACLS, and BLS certifications along with at least one year of experience and one completed travel assignment.

Details

• Medical Surgical Combination unit within an acute care hospital setting
• 48-bed unit with a 1:6 patient ratio and high patient turnover
• 7A-7P shift schedule with every other weekend required
• Rare floating to inpatient rehab or ER on an as-needed basis
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Paragon EHR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• Must be able to start IVs, insert foley catheters, and insert NG tubes
• Experience performing EKGs and managing heparin drips required
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios and high patient turnover preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Medical Surgical unit within a Joint Commission accredited hospital
• Facility features the region's largest and most comprehensive ED and Free Standing ED along with an advanced ICU and PCU
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-766928. 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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