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

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel Med/Surg RN job in Shelby, North Carolina (zip code 28150). This travel nursing opportunity offers a supportive healthcare environment, competitive pay, and the chance to experience the vibrant Shelby community—renowned for its friendly atmosphere, charming downtown, and access to North Carolina's scenic parks.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Shelby, North Carolina (NC 28150)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Unit: Medical/Surgical & Telemetry (32 beds)
• Start Date: September 29, 2025
• End Date: December 27, 2025
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (6:30am – 7:00pm)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: 75% of holidays required
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Free Parking Available
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1470–$1570 per week

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license (North Carolina or compact state)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 18 months of recent Medical/Surgical or Telemetry RN experience
• Proficient in Med/Tele nursing skills: cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, central line management
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adults with diverse diagnoses, including stroke, respiratory illnesses (flu, pneumonia, COVID-19), renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound management
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5 for optimal care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team: CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomists, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Utilize Epic EMR and advanced unit technology, including virtual nursing cameras
• Manage admissions, discharges, medication administration, and continuous patient monitoring
• Foster a positive, patient-centered unit culture focused on teamwork and professional growth

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Shelby, NC and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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