Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Richmond, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Richmond, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – CRPU (Medical Surgical) | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Location

Richmond, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required; holiday coverage and Monday/Friday availability expected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Medical Surgical unit with patient ratios of 5–6, caring for cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and GI patient populations
• Conduct and document bedside shift report for all patients regardless of mentation or contact status
• Complete high-risk documentation (e.g., restraints) within 24 hours or return to the unit to ensure timely completion
• Assist LPNs with first admission assessments and plan of care documentation as required by unit policy
• Utilize Baxter pumps and document within the Expanse electronic documentation system
• Float to other Med Surg units as needed per floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — active Compact (multi-state) RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a hospital setting
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Well-rounded clinical background with experience across various patient populations and pathologies
• Strong teamwork mentality, accountability, and ability to connect with patients

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and/or GI patient populations
• Familiarity with Expanse electronic health records documentation system
• Experience with Baxter infusion pumps
• CMSRN certification or interest in Med Surg specialty certification

Why Join Us

• Travelers on this unit frequently extend their contracts due to a positive unit culture, hands-on leadership presence, and strong peer support — including resource nurse availability on both day and night shifts
• Charge nurse responsibilities are not expected of travelers, allowing you to focus fully on patient care within a well-staffed, experienced team