Travel Med Surg RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Henderson, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/17/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg night shift position in Henderson, NC, requiring at least one prior travel assignment and AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale credentials.

Details\n

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• Medical-surgical unit in a Joint Commission accredited, 205-licensed-bed acute care hospital
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• 48-bed Med/Surg unit with a 1:6 patient-to-nurse ratio and high patient turnover
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• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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• Weekends required every other weekend
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• No on-call requirements
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• Floating may occasionally be required to inpatient rehab or the ER for tasking, though rare and unlikely
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• EMR: Paragon
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state currently in hand
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• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
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• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience
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• At least 1 prior completed travel assignment required
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• Proficiency in IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, and NG tube insertion
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• Experience performing EKGs and managing heparin drips
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• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
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• Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
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Additional Information\n

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• Care for a general adult medical-surgical population with a high-volume, high-turnover caseload
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• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios preferred
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• The facility holds an 'A' LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating and is part of the Duke LifePoint Health system
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• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
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• Candidates who are currently employed full time elsewhere are not eligible
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• Orientation dates are scheduled bi-monthly — candidates should confirm availability for the appropriate session
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American Traveler Job ID #P-728941. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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