Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,027 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg

We are seeking a dedicated and competent Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in a hospital setting. This role involves coordinating and delivering patient care while utilizing the nursing process.

Essential Duties

• Education:
  • Participate in identifying and meeting personal learning needs.
  • Attend education programs based on identified needs.
  • Utilize patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
  • Assess the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Evaluate the developmental level of patients and factors that affect their ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identify expected patient outcomes.
  • Seek guidance as needed to revise plans of care.
  • Participate in discussions with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care evaluation.
  • Communicate relevant information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrate competence in managing patients with complex issues, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
  • Perform bedside point of care testing as needed.
  • Adhere to organizational and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Organize and prioritize care based on patient and family needs.
  • Consult with appropriate resources regarding complex care issues and discharge planning.
• Leadership:
  • Develop professional growth goals with assistance.
  • Achieve objectives within specified timeframes or renegotiate as necessary.
  • Facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Engage in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
  • Utilize communication systems effectively.
  • Contribute to promoting cost-effective care.
  • Provide feedback to colleagues.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognize data from complex situations to prioritize care.
  • Incorporate physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs in assessments.
  • Synthesize assessment data for clear communication with the care team.
  • Anticipate discharge needs for patients and families.
  • Build relationships with families to empower them in advocating for patients' needs.
• Planning:
  • Collaborate with patients and families to prepare or update care plans.
  • Utilize multidisciplinary resources in planning care.
  • Enhance communication efforts in care planning.
  • Address cultural and ethnic issues in patient care planning.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex needs.
• Research:
  • Read professional journals and studies relevant to practice.
  • Engage staff in discussions regarding applicable ideas and questions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.

Education Requirements

• Required:
  • Nursing Diploma or
  • ADN or ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Preferred:
  • BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Certifications & Licensure

• Required:
  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).

• Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38355090. 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 MS

  About Wellspring Nurse Source

  Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

  
  

  Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

  
  

  We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

  If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.