Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,132 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 11 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Surgical Oncology | Nights | 13-Week Contract

Location: Louisville, KY
Specialty: Surgical Oncology / Med-Surg RN
Shift: Nights (3x12s) | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse for a fast-paced 16-bed Surgical Oncology unit. This role is ideal for RNs with strong post-operative acute care experience who thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for post-op Surgical Oncology patients, including:
  • Solid tumor removals
  • Bowel reconstruction
  • Flap procedures
  • New and emergent tracheostomies
  • Laryngectomies
  • Ileus management
  • Ostomies
  • Nephrostomy tubes
• Manage TPN/Lipids, PICC lines, NG tubes, ports, drains, and wound care
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams
• Float within mixed-acuity units as needed

Requirements

• Active RN License (KY or Compact)
• BLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care/Med-Surg experience (3+ years preferred)
• Previous travel experience preferred
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Experience with Surgical Oncology and post-operative patients strongly preferred

Unit Highlights

• 16-bed Surgical Oncology Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4–6
• Cerner EMR
• Omnicell Medication System
• Vascular Access Team
• 24/7 Hospitalists, Intensivists, RT, and Specialist coverage
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Free onsite parking
• Galaxy Blue scrubs

Schedule

• 3x12-hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call

Why You'll Love This Assignment

✅ 13-week travel contract
✅ High-acuity Surgical Oncology experience
✅ Excellent teamwork and physician collaboration
✅ Modern technology and strong clinical support
✅ Opportunity to work in a respected acute care facility

Apply today if you're an experienced Surgical Oncology RN ready for your next travel adventure!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance