Travel Nurse (RN) / Medical Surgical - NIGHTS

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic healthcare team in North Carolina for a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in an acute care setting that includes Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care, and Swing Bed units. This is a night shift position with rotating weekend responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population in a 20-bed Med-Surg unit with telemetry and swing bed functions

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vitals, administer medications, and perform IV starts

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care

• Document care and maintain patient records in the EPIC EMR system

• Safely manage a patient ratio of 1:6 for acute care and 1:10 for swing beds

• Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and care transitions

• Adhere to infection control protocols, hospital policies, and evidence-based nursing standards

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current RN license in the state of North Carolina (Required)

• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience strongly preferred

• Skills:

  • IV starts, nursing assessments, telemetry monitoring

  • Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities

• EMR: Epic experience preferred

Important Submission Requirements:

• Candidates must attach a valid RN license and certifications (BLS, ACLS) with submission

• Submission must include a driver’s license and permanent home address – address must match ID

• Travelers must live more than 50 miles from the facility – local candidates will not be considered

Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Start Date: 7/7/2025
Duration:13 weeks
Shift: Nights – 1900 to 0730 with every 4th weekend rotation
Hours: 36 hours weekly