Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Hickory, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

• 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

• 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

• 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