Med/Surg RN in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Job Description

Take your nursing expertise to Rutherfordton, North Carolina, for a 13-week travel contract supporting adults in a cardiac and pulmonary critical care step-down setting. This RN assignment focuses on caring for patients with cardiac conditions, sepsis, acute respiratory failure, CHF exacerbations, postoperative needs, and CIWA-related concerns. You’ll work 12-hour night shifts, use Meditech, and apply strong assessment, multitasking, and critical-thinking skills while collaborating with the care team. ACLS and BLS are required, along with at least two years of experience. No call is required, and the schedule includes every other weekend.

Bring your clinical focus, empathy, and teamwork to a role where each shift offers meaningful variety—night-shift nursing with plenty to keep your assessment skills sharp.

Weather

Rutherfordton typically offers comfortable, mild weather around this time of year, with crisp mornings, pleasant afternoons, and cooler evenings—ideal for enjoying the outdoors between shifts.

Fun Things To Do

• Local exploration: Browse Rutherfordton’s downtown shops, restaurants, and community spaces.

• Outdoor adventure: Enjoy hiking, scenic walks, and fresh air in the surrounding foothills.

• Day trip: Visit Asheville for art, dining, local shopping, and mountain scenery.

• Day trip: Explore Charlotte’s museums, neighborhoods, restaurants, and entertainment options.

• Scenic getaway: Take a leisurely drive through nearby mountain communities and countryside.

Job Specifics

City and State: Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week