Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Newport News, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Newport News, Virginia

Newport News, VA 23602 offers a welcoming setting for your next travel assignment. Join a dynamic Medical/Surgical team in Newport News, Virginia, and take on a rewarding travel RN opportunity in a busy acute care hospital setting. This Med/Surg Registered Nurse role offers hands-on experience with adult and geriatric patients, remote telemetry support, and the chance to grow your clinical skills in one of the most sought-after Virginia nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg RN)
• Location: Newport News, VA
• Setting: On-site hospital med/surg unit with some remote telemetry patients
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday coverage
• Openings: 2
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Virginia or compact licensure eligibility
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
• At least 2 years of experience in a Med/Surg or similar acute care setting preferred
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience preferred
• BLS required prior to direct patient care; ACLS accepted in lieu of BLS in applicable cases
• ACLS required
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Experience supporting surgical patients strongly preferred
• Ability to complete a dysrhythmia exam at orientation
• Strong communication, time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work with adult and geriatric patient populations

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to medical/surgical patients in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document findings accurately
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards and policy
• Care for surgical patients and support common Med/Surg needs such as TPN, NGT management, surgical drains, and heparin drips
• Monitor and respond to remote telemetry patients in collaboration with the monitor tech team
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members to support safe discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and recovery expectations
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and compassionate bedside care
• Maintain professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork across changing clinical priorities

Apply now to join this Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse opportunity in Newport News, Virginia, and advance your acute care nursing career today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #518378. 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

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