Charge RN - Med/Surg - Travel/Contract - Up to $2,160/week!

Local Travel Med/Surg Charge RN

Local travel med/surg charge RN for a 13-week contract near Dothan, Alabama. Responsible for delivering safe, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients while leading unit operations and coordinating care. Offers competitive weekly compensation and the opportunity to advance clinical leadership in a local travel setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients.
• Serve as charge RN, coordinating patient care and supporting daily unit operations.
• Supervise and collaborate with nursing staff to promote efficient patient-care delivery.
• Assess patients, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate treatment responses.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policies.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognizing changes that require prompt intervention.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, patients, and families.
• Delegate nursing responsibilities while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and overall care coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and adhere to facility requirements.
• Follow infection prevention, patient-safety, and quality-assurance standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to nursing team members during shifts.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active registered nurse license eligible for practice in Alabama.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Additional certifications such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) may be required.
• Current and complete immunization, health screening, and compliance documentation.
• Previous med/surg nursing experience.
• Strong medical-surgical clinical skills.
• Previous charge RN or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating care and delegating assignments in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).
• Additional education or training related to leadership or nursing management.
• Previous charge RN or nursing leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating care and delegating assignments in an inpatient setting.