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: 906340

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Post Surgical (Neuroscience / Neuro Progressive)

Location


Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuroscience/Neuro Progressive unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Manage common diagnoses and treatments including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), altered mental status (AMS), brain cancer, spine and neck surgery, and craniotomy
• Maintain a patient ratio of 5:1, utilizing equipment such as Masimo vital sign monitors and Zoll devices
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EHR
• Float to other units as needed to support staffing requirements
• Fulfill weekend hour expectations of approximately 72 hours per 6-week period with no on-call requirements

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Associate degree in Nursing (or higher) required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Demonstrated neuro nursing experience and proficiency with NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be considered for travel rates

• Leadership experience in a clinical or unit-based setting
• Strong teamwork skills with a personable and collaborative approach to patient care
• Familiarity with Masimo and Zoll monitoring equipment

• Join a large, full-service regional medical center offering a dynamic and specialized neuroscience environment with exposure to a wide range of complex neurological and surgical cases
• Projected start dates available in late 2026, offering advance planning time for travel arrangements and credentialing