Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med-Surg RN opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina offering a 12-week night-shift contract, competitive weekly pay, and diverse adult and geriatric patient care experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Assignment Type: 12-week medical-surgical travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Alternating 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next; every third weekend
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Openings: 2
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Required Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Dress Code: Grape purple scrubs

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work night shifts, alternating 3- and 4-shift weeks, and scheduled weekend coverage
• Comfort working as a medical-surgical float nurse across multiple units

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients.
• Float among medical-surgical departments as assigned, excluding critical care, psychiatric, and rehabilitation units.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for changes in patient condition.
• Provide care involving telemetry, oxygen therapy, IVs, central lines, feeding tubes, surgical drains, wound care, and other common medical-surgical needs.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, laboratory, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary care team members.
• Document patient care accurately and communicate effectively during handoffs and care transitions.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status and participate in emergency and rapid-response interventions when needed.

About the Hickory, North Carolina Location

Hickory is a welcoming North Carolina community known for its friendly atmosphere, scenic foothill setting, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory offers travel nurses an appealing balance of professional opportunity and relaxed small-city living.

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina, and expand your clinical experience with a collaborative float team.

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