Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Fredricksburg, Virginia
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity - Medical/Surgical Unit

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Medical/Surgical
• Number of Beds: 12
• Staffing: Either 2 RNs + 1 PCT or 3 RNs per shift
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4 to 1:6 (currently 6:1 ratio most common)
• Equipment: Typical medical/surgical equipment
• EMR System: Meditech

Job Requirements

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse License (RN)
  • BLS Certification

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in the specialty (Medical/Surgical)

• Skills:

  • Ability to handle a 6:1 patient ratio
  • Strong time management skills

• Preferred Skills:

  • Teamwork
  • Experience with Meditech EMR

Typical Procedures Performed

• Full patient assessments
• Focused assessments every 8 hours
• IV antibiotic administration
• Bladder scans
• Discharge education
• Admission assessments

Work Environment & Culture

• Upbeat, energetic, and positive team atmosphere
• Staff are supportive and willing to help each other
• Mix of nursing experience levels, including nurses with 15-20 years of experience
• New graduate friendly, with support for career development
• Group messaging system for real-time communication with coworkers and management
• Clinical coordinators and director actively present on the unit to assist staff
• Self-scheduling available based on seniority with 4 guaranteed request-off shifts per 4-week schedule

Dress Code

• Scrubs in teal or white
• No offensive tattoos or t-shirts allowed

Additional Notes

• Patient acuity tends to be lower, making afternoons more manageable despite busy mornings
• The unit aims to improve patient ratios to 5:1 in the future
• Positive recognition program with monthly prize drawings for kudos from coworkers
• Energetic management and administration supportive of staff needs

Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this role.