TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse – General Surgery (Night Shift)
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: September 14, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed General Surgery unit during night shift, managing a patient ratio of 1:7
- Perform and monitor procedures including TPN, PCA, wound vacs, tube feeds, PEG tubes, NG tubes, colostomies, urostomies, and various surgical drains
- Administer and manage heparin drips, IV antibiotics, and other ordered medications using Baxter IV pumps
- Care for post-operative patients across a range of surgical specialties including urology, bowel resection, plastics, and general surgery
- Communicate effectively with charge nurses, unit secretaries, providers, and CNA team members to ensure coordinated patient care
- Float to other medical-surgical areas as needed and adhere to weekend scheduling requirements (6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
- Demonstrated telemetry competency
- Ability to manage 6–7 patients per shift depending on assignment
- Experience with urology and bowel surgery patient populations
- Current BLS certification; telemetry certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience in a medical-surgical or general surgery setting
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR
- Experience with a broad range of surgical procedures including cholecystectomies, appendectomies, nephrectomies, hysterectomies, mastectomies, and hernia repairs
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on a high-acuity, fast-paced General Surgery unit with a collaborative and energetic team environment
- Gain diverse surgical experience across multiple specialties within a well-established acute care setting