Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,092 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Lynchburg, Virginia

Join a supportive Clinical Observation Unit as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Lynchburg, VA. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers competitive weekly pay, diverse patient care, and a collaborative teaching-hospital environment.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Unit: Clinical Observation Unit
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Two to three weekends per month based on unit needs
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day
• Float Requirement: No floating required
• Candidate Types: Travel nurses and local candidates may be considered

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a teaching-hospital environment and support nursing students and new team members
• Complete work history required; employment gaps longer than 90 days must be explained
• Skills checklist and verification of nursing licensure required during submission
• Flexibility to accept limited requested time off and meet weekend and holiday scheduling needs

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to patients in a Clinical Observation Unit setting
• Manage an approximate patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 while maintaining quality patient care
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate changes
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and provider orders
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Contribute to a positive learning environment when working with nursing students and newly hired staff
• Accept charge nurse responsibilities when needed after appropriate training

Why Work in Lynchburg, Virginia?

Lynchburg offers a welcoming community, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, access to the James River, and a rich historic atmosphere. This Virginia nursing job provides the opportunity to grow your travel nursing experience while caring for a diverse patient population alongside students, new hires, and experienced clinicians.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #525189. 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

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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