Med Surg RN
Hickory, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical unit serving an adult and geriatric population
• Manage common diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, infection, and end-of-life/hospice care
• Maintain a 1:6 patient ratio while operating Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EHR
• Float as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (accepting med/surg level patients)
• Work every other weekend; no on-call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license or compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical RN experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR
• Demonstrated IV competency
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience
• Strong patient advocacy skills with the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to patient care

Why Join Us

• Join a large, full-service acute care facility home to specialized centers including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, and a Level 3 NICU
• Available start dates through the end of 2026 offer scheduling flexibility for qualified travelers