Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Hickory, NC

Manage common diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, infection, and end-of-life/hospice care. Join a well-established acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of specialty services including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, and Level 3 NICU.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601!

Job ID: 901093
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel)
Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical unit serving an adult and geriatric population, maintaining a 1:6 patient ratio
• Manage common diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, infection, and end-of-life/hospice care
• Operate unit equipment including Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps with demonstrated IV competency
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EHR
• Float as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (accepting med/surg level patients)
• Work every other weekend; no call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license or compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical RN experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR
• Demonstrated IV competency
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience
• Experience with high-acuity med/surg patient populations including wound care and end-of-life care
• Strong patient advocacy skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of specialty services including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, and Level 3 NICU
• Expected 36 hours per week with a consistent day shift schedule and no call requirements