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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Med-Surg | 12-Hour Day Shifts in Jackson, Mississippi

Join an acute-care medical-surgical team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Jackson, Mississippi, and provide compassionate, high-quality care in a Level I trauma environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week, 12-hour day shifts, and the opportunity to care for diverse adult patients with medical-surgical, postoperative, trauma, and higher-acuity needs. Collaborate with experienced nurses, nurse aides, respiratory therapists, educators, and unit leadership while enjoying Jackson’s rich musical heritage, cultural attractions, welcoming community, and convenient access to outdoor recreation throughout the region.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: Jackson, Mississippi
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or approximately two weekends per month; holiday coverage rotates with the core staff
• Call Requirement: None
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: Initial onboarding and unit orientation followed by two preceptor shifts

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Mississippi
• At least 2 years of registered nursing experience
• At least 6 months of recent Level I trauma experience, or experience in a large hospital environment with 400 or more beds, extensive surgical volume, and high-acuity patients
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with Epic nursing documentation; additional charting-system training is not provided during orientation
• Demonstrated comfort caring for patients with central lines, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and complex medical-surgical needs
• Flu vaccination is required; medical accommodations may be considered with appropriate documentation
• Ability to complete required fingerprinting and onboarding clearances before the travel assignment begins
• Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to patient safety

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with medical-surgical, postoperative, trauma, congestive heart failure, diabetes, acute kidney injury, sickle cell anemia, gastroparesis, and respiratory conditions
• Manage patient assignments typically ranging from 1:5 to 1:6, with adjustments based on patient acuity
• Monitor patients using unit-based telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Titrate heparin infusions and safely manage complex therapies within scope of practice
• Provide care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Complete accurate, timely assessments, medication administration, care planning, and documentation in Epic
• Float among medical-surgical units within the nurse’s skill set as department needs require; higher-acuity assignments are prioritized for core staff
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurse aides, respiratory therapists, charge nurses, educators, and managers to coordinate patient care
• Follow unit scheduling expectations, including weekend and rotating holiday coverage; self-scheduling is not available

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg opportunity in Jackson, Mississippi, and join a collaborative acute-care healthcare team.

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.