GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical, Diabetic Renal Unit in Lynchburg, Virginia
Apply for a Travel Registered Nurse job in Lynchburg, Virginia, providing medical-surgical care on a collaborative Diabetic Renal unit. We are seeking an experienced RN for a 20-week travel nursing assignment in a teaching-hospital environment. This opportunity offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, charge nurse development, and the chance to support patients, students, and new healthcare professionals.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia, a scenic Blue Ridge region community known for its historic character, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Unit: Diabetic Renal Medical Unit
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
- Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 through March 20, 2027
- Assignment Length: Approximately 20 weeks
- Weekend Requirement: 2–3 weekends per month based on unit needs
- Holiday Requirement: At least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day
- Float Requirement: None indicated
Travel RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state at the time of submission
- At least 2 years of recent experience in medical-surgical nursing or a related specialty
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Prior charge nurse experience preferred; willingness and ability to perform charge nurse responsibilities required
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet unit scheduling needs
- Comfort working in a teaching-hospital environment with students and new team members
- All requested time off must be submitted with the application
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical patients with diabetic and renal conditions
- Assess patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and evaluate responses to care
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, students, new hires, and other healthcare professionals
- Serve in a charge nurse capacity as required, with training and appropriate differential support provided
- Promote a supportive learning environment for students and newly hired staff
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow hospital policies, safety standards, and infection-prevention practices
- Adapt to changing census and staffing needs while maintaining high-quality patient care
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and bring your medical-surgical expertise to a supportive healthcare team in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #529225. 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: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare - Travel
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