Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,861 per week in Hickory, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,861 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00 - 19:00 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: NC or compact license Certifications: Basic Life Support, NIH Must-Have: Cerner experience IV competency Description: Travelers must start on one of the following dates: November 9th, November 16th, December 7th. The facility features 355 beds, including various specialized centers. The emergency department has 32 beds, with additional units for inpatient rehabilitation and surgery. The facility includes a behavioral health hospital. The nursing unit accommodates 18 beds with a patient ratio of 1:6. Equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps. Electronic health records are managed through Cerner. The patient population consists of adults and geriatrics with diverse medical-surgical needs. Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, end-of-life care, falls, weakness, sepsis, and infection. The ideal candidate is a team player and a strong patient advocate, capable of thriving in a busy environment. Candidates should possess an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. Scrub color requirements are flexible. All attire must adhere to professional standards.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam