Medical-Surgical RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Post-Surgical travel position in Hickory, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and Cerner proficiency.

Details

• Post-Surgical North floor of a 355-bed Duke LifePoint Hospital with comprehensive specialty services including orthopedics, general and vascular surgery, neurology, and oncology
• 18-bed unit serving an adult and geriatric medical/surgical patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:5–1:6
• Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, infection, and end-of-life/hospice care
• Equipment used includes Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps
• EMR: Cerner (experience required)
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (med/surg level patients only)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — NC or compact state license required
• Current AHA certifications: BLS
• Minimum 2 years of med/surg nursing experience
• Experience with post-surgical patients required; orthopedic experience strongly preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• IV competency required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN)
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Charge nurse experience is preferred
• Team players with strong patient advocacy skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply
• Orientation is offered twice monthly
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates who are employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible
• Any color scrubs are acceptable