Travel Med Surg RN - $2,038 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring a VA or compact license and BLS certification.

Details

• 36-bed Med/Surg unit within the main hospital building
• Day shift staffing includes 1 clinical coordinator, 6 RNs, 3 techs, and 1 unit secretary
• Night shift staffing includes 1 clinical coordinator, 6 RNs, and 2 techs
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Uses Baxter IV pumps, Medfusion pumps, and SCDs
• Meditech EMR used
• 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with post-operative patient care preferred
• Competency with dressing changes, wound care, and drain management preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide care for post-operative patients including drain maintenance and wound care
• Team-oriented environment valuing strong patient advocacy and a positive attitude
• Fast-paced unit requiring adaptability
• Navy blue or white scrubs required; no hoodies, pullovers, or t-shirts permitted
• Unit recognized for top patient experience scores measured through HCAHPS
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-751010. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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