Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,003 per week
Specialty: Med Surg • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 08/16/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, nights • Employment Type: Travel
About the role
The Med Surg Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units. This role involves assessing patient health conditions, monitoring cardiac telemetry data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage diverse patient needs. The position requires strong clinical skills in med-surg and telemetry nursing, critical thinking abilities, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics.
Responsibilities
- Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team
- Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures
- Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to create and implement individualized care plans
- Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs
- Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed, including hand hygiene and PPE use
- Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan
- Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with patients, families, and external resources to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home
- Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Requirements
- One year of recent Med Surg RN experience
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- NIHSS certification
- ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification
- Other certifications and licenses as required for the position
Skills
- Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Proficiency in reading and comprehending written instructions, following verbal instructions, and PC skills
- Physical abilities: Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
- Interpersonal skills: Must work effectively with a variety of personnel to maintain a positive attitude and professionalism
- Technical/motor skills: Ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
- Mental requirements: Must cope with frequent contact with the public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure; work under close supervision occasionally and without assistance; contend with irregular activity schedules and continuous concentration to detail
- Sensory: Must possess visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Life and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
- Day one insurance with $0 copay for mental health services
- Scholarships and awards
- Exclusive discounts
- Mileage reimbursement
- License and certification reimbursement
- Weekly pay
- Cancelation protection
- Guaranteed Hours
- Employee assistance programs
- Continuing Education opportunities
Pay
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.