Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,677 per week in Woodsville, NH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Woodsville, NH
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,677 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Woodsville, New Hampshire, 03785!

Job Title

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment in an acute care hospital setting located in Woodsville, New Hampshire. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse adult patient population.

The ideal candidate will be adept at managing a variety of medical and post-surgical conditions, including general surgery recovery, cardiac issues, respiratory diseases, and withdrawal protocols. This position requires a flexible and adaptable professional capable of working night shifts and potentially floating to other units to support patient care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients.
• Monitor patient vital signs, assess conditions, and document observations accurately.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Manage post-operative care for general surgery patients, including those recovering from hernia repair, resections, cholecystectomy, and amputations.
• Care for patients with common medical diagnoses such as atrial fibrillation (afib), congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and those undergoing withdrawal protocols (CIWA).
• Identify and respond to potential sepsis cases, initiating appropriate interventions.
• Perform essential nursing procedures including phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKG interpretation.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment, adhering to infection control policies.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of recent acute care RN experience.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKG interpretation.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Telemetry.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, post-operative management, cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, withdrawal protocol management, sepsis recognition and response.
• Equipment: IV pumps, cardiac monitors, EKG machines, electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication (verbal and written), critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, empathy, attention to detail, time management, stress management.

Shift Details

• Shift: Night shift (NOC).
• Duration: 8-hour shifts.
• Days per week: 5 days per week.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: August 17, 2026.
• End Date: November 16, 2026.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Floating: May be required to float to other units, including Geri-Psych, to provide support. No specific behavioral health experience is required for these floating assignments.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Hampshire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Not specified.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification: Not specified.

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