Med Surg RN
Hickory, NC
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$30/hourOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
RN Med Surg
Location: Hickory, North Carolina Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Travelers must start on December 7, 2026 (orientation date)
Facility Overview
- 355-bed hospital
- 32-bed ED, 29-bed inpatient rehab, and 15-bed surgical suite and imaging
- Level 3 NICU
- Home to brain, cancer, heart, and lung centers, orthopedics, general and vascular surgery, surgical weight loss, and a women's center
- Separate campus with an 81-bed adult behavioral health hospital
Unit Details
- Unit: 4 North, Medical Surgical
- Beds: 18
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Patient Population: Adult/geriatric medical surgical
- Equipment: Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, PCA pumps
- Common Diagnoses/Treatments: COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, end of life care/hospice, falls, weakness, sepsis, infection
Schedule
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
- Call Requirements: None
- Float Requirements: As needed, to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (will take med surg level patients)
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Med Surg experience (2 years)
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with Cerner
Personality Fit
- Team players
- Strong patient advocates
- Able to keep up on a busy floor
Dress Code
- Scrub color: any
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Hickory, NC
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.
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