Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Hickory, NC

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

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel)

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical unit serving an adult and geriatric population
• 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; maintain IV competency
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EHR
• Float as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (accepting med/surg level patients)
• Maintain a 1:6 patient ratio while serving as a strong patient advocate on a fast-paced unit

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates
• Traveler must be available to start on December 7, 2026

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience
• Experience with a high-acuity, high-volume medical surgical environment
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to maintain pace on a busy unit

Why Join Us

• Join a large, full-service acute care facility offering a wide range of specialty services, providing a dynamic and clinically rich travel assignment
• No on-call requirements, allowing for a more predictable schedule during your contract