Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Lynchburg, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a supportive Clinical Observation Unit as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Lynchburg, VA. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers competitive weekly pay, diverse patient care, and a collaborative teaching-hospital environment.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Unit: Clinical Observation Unit
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Two to three weekends per month based on unit needs
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day
• Float Requirement: No floating required
• Candidate Types: Travel nurses and local candidates may be considered

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a teaching-hospital environment and support nursing students and new team members
• Complete work history required; employment gaps longer than 90 days must be explained
• Skills checklist and verification of nursing licensure required during submission
• Flexibility to accept limited requested time off and meet weekend and holiday scheduling needs

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to patients in a Clinical Observation Unit setting
• Manage an approximate patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 while maintaining quality patient care
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate changes
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and provider orders
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Contribute to a positive learning environment when working with nursing students and newly hired staff
• Accept charge nurse responsibilities when needed after appropriate training

Why Work in Lynchburg, Virginia?

Lynchburg offers a welcoming community, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, access to the James River, and a rich historic atmosphere. This Virginia nursing job provides the opportunity to grow your travel nursing experience while caring for a diverse patient population alongside students, new hires, and experienced clinicians.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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