Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Job Description

Job Description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical | Nights

Location: Flowood, MS
Specialty: Medical Surgical (Med Surg)
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Start: ASAP
⏳ Duration: 8 Weeks/36hrs
️‍⚕️ Patient Ratio: 6:1

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical to join the team at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, Mississippi .

This is an excellent 8-week travel assignment for a confident Med Surg RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and is comfortable providing safe, high-quality care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and recent Cerner EMR experience .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical Surgical patients throughout the shift.

• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and clinical changes.

• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.

• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

• Monitor vital signs, labs, and other clinical indicators.

• Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly.

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner .

• Deliver care while maintaining a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio .

• Follow hospital policies, infection-control standards, and patient-safety protocols.

Assignment Highlights

• 8-week travel contract

• ASAP start

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Alternating weekends

• 3/2 schedule split: 4 shifts one week, 3 shifts the following week

• Overtime after 48 hours

• $70/hour

• Supportive environment for experienced Travel Med Surg RNs

✅ Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• BLS certification required

• Recent Medical Surgical experience

• Cerner EMR experience required

• Permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel assignment

• Must be available to start ASAP

• Strong clinical assessment, organization, and communication skills

• Ability to work 7 PM–7 AM nights and alternating weekends

⚡ Important Submission Information

Submissions that do not meet all required qualifications will be rejected.

This position is Auto-Offer , contingent upon:

• Candidate's confirmed availability for the required start date

• Ability to meet the assignment schedule

• Verification of required credentials and experience

• Compliance with facility and travel requirements

Contact Recruiter

Barbra

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