Registered Nurse – Med Surg
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment – Hickory, NC (13-week, Nights)

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Hickory, NC | 13-week night assignment. Cerner EHR and 1+ year recent Med/Surg RN experience required. Join a supportive acute care team delivering high-quality adult and geriatric patient care in a modern facility.

Located in the scenic foothills of North Carolina, Hickory offers a welcoming community, beautiful outdoor recreation, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy hiking, lakes, vibrant local arts, and a charming downtown during your assignment in Hickory, NC 28601—a destination known for its natural beauty and friendly atmosphere.

Job Details

• Location: Hickory, NC 28601 – Travel nursing opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina; ideal for nurses searching for Hickory healthcare jobs or North Carolina travel nurse positions.
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Travel RN contract)
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,590 – $1,680 (Travel Nurse / Travel RN pay range)
• Setting: 17/18-bed Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) unit caring for adult and geriatric patients (acute care, medical-surgical nursing)
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner (Cerner EHR experience required)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a valid compact state RN license
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience (medical-surgical RN, acute care)
• Experience with Cerner Electronic Health Record (Cerner EHR)
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Ability to float to other units within the facility as needed (flexible travel nurse)
• Strong clinical skills managing common diagnoses: pneumonia, COPD, CHF, CVA/stroke, and oncology-related care
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-focused care skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients on the Med/Surg unit (medical-surgical nursing duties)
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Monitor patient progress, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures per orders and facility policy
• Accurately document all patient care using Cerner EHR (clinical documentation)
• Float to other units within the hospital as required to support patient care needs
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and adhere to hospital policies and infection control standards

Highlights for Travel RN Candidates

• Travel Nurse assignment in a scenic North Carolina foothills community (Hickory healthcare jobs)
• Hands-on Med/Surg experience with adult and geriatric populations
• Cerner EHR environment—valuable for travel RN resumes
• 12-hour night shifts ideal for nurses seeking concentrated weekly hours

Apply now to be considered for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Hickory, NC. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career. Interested candidates should submit their resume and current RN license. Travel RN opportunities like this fill quickly—apply today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.