Travel Med Surg RN - $1,713 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Mississippi. Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry; Discipline: RN; Start Date: 10/19/2026; Duration: 13 weeks; 36 hours per week; Shift: 12 hours, nights; Employment Type: Travel. Job ID: #1511713.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Document patient findings and provide education and support to patients' families.
• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre‑ and post‑op patients.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Requirements

BLS certification; 1–2 years of recent acute care experience. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Capable of lifting 20 pounds