Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a top-rated Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) job in Roanoke, Virginia (24014). Join a leading teaching hospital in the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing exceptional medical-surgical and orthopedic care while enjoying the vibrant Roanoke healthcare community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Virginia nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Unit: RMH 9 West Med Surg (Medical/Surgical/Ortho)
• Start Date: December 29, 2025
• End Date: March 30, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (extensions up to 52 weeks available)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM); 4x12s available
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1680 – $1730
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting System: EPIC (EPIC experience required)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: At least one holiday per 13-week contract

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (Virginia or Compact State); pending license accepted for non-compact single-state license holders
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficient in rapid response/code team procedures
• Skilled in peripheral line care, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, and isolation precautions
• Charge nurse and precepting experience preferred
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations on a busy Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic unit
• Manage a 1:6 patient ratio (may flex up to 1:7)
• Care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, spine), fracture repairs, bone and other infections, and general surgeries (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colon, thyroid, hysterectomy, mastectomy, prostatectomy with CBI, etc.)
• Support patients with acute renal failure/dialysis and diabetes management
• Respond to rapid response and code team activations
• Float to other hospital units within your clinical skillset as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using EPIC
• Complete orientation and required training modules

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Roanoke, VA—enjoy breathtaking mountain views, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming downtown. Apply now to join a Magnet-designated hospital and become part of a thriving Virginia healthcare team!

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