Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN)

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN) – Salem, VAEmployment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Mixed Shifts & Nights | Rotating Weekends Compensation: $31.70 – $47.54/hour Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 Relocation Assistance: $1,500OverviewA large acute care hospital in the Salem area is seeking Medical Surgical Registered Nurses (Med Surg RNs) for multiple inpatient specialty units, including Oncology and Orthopedic Trauma. This opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking strong clinical variety, cross-training opportunities, and long-term growth within acute care nursing.The organization is open to nurses from diverse clinical backgrounds and is willing to cross-train candidates into acute care specialties, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to expand their inpatient experience.Available Unit OpportunitiesMedical SurgicalOncologyOrthopedic TraumaResponsibilitiesAssess and monitor patient conditions throughout admission and inpatient stayAdminister medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing protocolsDocument patient care accurately and thoroughly within the electronic medical recordIdentify changes in patient status and escalate concerns appropriatelyCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, effective patient careEducate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge planning, and recovery expectationsDeliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced acute care environmentQualificationsRequiredActive RN licenseAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)BLS certification within 30 days of hireStrong communication and critical thinking skillsPreferredAcute care or inpatient nursing experienceExperience in Med Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, or Trauma careFlexibility to cross-train across inpatient specialtiesCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive hourly compensation based on experienceUp to $20,000 sign-on bonusRelocation assistance availableComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) with company matchTuition assistance and student loan supportPaid family leave eligibilityCareer advancement and specialty cross-training opportunitiesEmployee wellness and mental health resourcesIdeal ForThis role is ideal for nurses seeking inpatient acute care experience, specialty unit exposure, or cross-training opportunities within Oncology, Orthopedic Trauma, and Medical Surgical nursing environments. It is especially attractive for nurses looking to transition into hospital-based acute care from adjacent clinical settings.Medical Surgical RN, Med Surg Nurse, Oncology RN, Orthopedic Trauma RN, Acute Care Nurse, Virginia RN Jobs, Hospital RN Careers, Inpatient Nursing, Salem VA Nursing Jobs, Cross Training RN Opportunities#MedSurgRN #OncologyRN #OrthopedicRN #VirginiaNursingJobs #AcuteCareRN #HospitalNursing #RegisteredNurse #SalemVAJobs #TraumaNursing #RNJobs