Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Gainesville, FL
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Join a collaborative inpatient rehabilitation team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Gainesville, FL. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers day-shift hours, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while helping patients progress toward recovery. Gainesville offers a welcoming North Central Florida setting with vibrant college-town energy, beautiful natural surroundings, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Gainesville, Florida
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660–$1,750
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Openings: 3

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
• Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Inpatient rehabilitation, medical-surgical nursing, or comparable acute-care experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and delegation skills
• Commitment to patient safety, professional accountability, and collaborative patient care

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Support patients and families with education related to diagnoses, treatment plans, rehabilitation goals, medications, and discharge needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and communicate timely, accurate updates regarding patient progress and changing conditions.
• Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient responses clearly and accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and help patients prepare for a safe transition to the next level of care.
• Supervise and appropriately delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
• Promote a safe patient-care environment by following infection prevention, safe handling, fall prevention, and workplace safety practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote quality patient outcomes.
• Prioritize nursing care, manage time effectively, maintain unit resources, and contribute positively to team operations.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this Med/Surg RN travel contract in Gainesville, Florida, and join a dedicated healthcare team supporting patients through inpatient rehabilitation.

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