Med Surg RN
Jackson, MS
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Jackson, Mississippi, supporting a 32-bed medical-surgical unit in a Level I trauma environment. This travel RN job is ideal for an experienced medical-surgical nurse who is confident caring for higher-acuity patients and enjoys collaborative acute care.

Step into a rewarding opportunity caring for infectious disease patients and medical-surgical overflow alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team. Jackson is Mississippi’s vibrant capital city and a regional healthcare and cultural hub, offering rich history, Southern hospitality, local cuisine, live music, museums, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. With four openings available, this assignment provides an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical experience while exploring the heart of Mississippi.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care, Level I trauma environment
• Location: Jackson, Mississippi
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week, typically three shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or approximately two weekends per month; additional coverage may be needed
• Holiday Coverage: Rotation with regular staff, including select major and minor holidays
• Call: No call or standby requirement
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: Initial unit orientation plus two additional precepted shifts
• Openings: Four travel RN positions available

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Mississippi
• Medical-surgical nursing experience
• Level I trauma experience required
• Experience in a large, high-acuity facility with a significant surgical patient population strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Demonstrated comfort caring for patients with central lines, chest tubes, and complex medical-surgical needs
• Ability to float among medical-surgical units within demonstrated competencies
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Professional solid-color scrubs required

Med-Surg Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with infectious diseases, medical-surgical diagnoses, and higher-acuity needs
• Manage typical nurse-to-patient assignments of 1:5 to 1:6 while adjusting care priorities based on patient acuity
• Assess, monitor, and document patient responses to treatment using Epic
• Care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen needs in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Administer and monitor ordered therapies, including heparin and other medications requiring close assessment
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Participate in telemetry monitoring processes and respond appropriately to rhythm or clinical changes
• Collaborate with nurse aides, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, providers, and other care team members
• Float to other medical-surgical units within the nurse’s skill set as department needs require
• Support safe, compassionate patient care throughout the assignment, including required weekend and holiday coverage

Apply now to join this Mississippi travel nursing opportunity and advance your acute care medical-surgical experience in Jackson.

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