TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Aberdeen, Washington, 98520!
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment on a Medical-Surgical unit in Aberdeen, Washington. This role offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population within a dynamic hospital environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position requires a commitment to teamwork and adaptability, including the willingness to float to other departments as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for medical and surgical patients.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Monitor patient vital signs, observe changes in condition, and accurately document all findings.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, other nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and self-care strategies.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate willingness to float to other units within the facility as required by staffing needs.
Required Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of one year of recent experience in an acute care Medical-Surgical setting.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Skills & Competencies
Proficient in patient assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
Strong skills in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
Ability to operate standard medical equipment found on a Medical-Surgical unit.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Shift Details
Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
Shift Duration: 12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
Days per Week: 3 days per week
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend off
Call Requirements: Not specified.
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: September 10, 2026
Opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
Requested Time Off (RTO) must be approved and will be added to the end of the contract.
Licensing Requirements
Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license OR a multi-state compact license.
For multi-state compact licenses, the following verifications are required:
Approved 6-hour suicide training.
Verification of demographics from Nursys.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Aberdeen, WA
Salary
$2,206.70
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Demographicsunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Medicineunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.