Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,758 per week in Hickory, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,758 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601!

Job ID: 897471


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,758.79



Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel)

Location


Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required | No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical unit serving an adult and geriatric population at a 1:6 patient ratio
• Manage common diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, infection, falls, weakness, and end-of-life/hospice care
• Operate unit equipment including Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps with demonstrated IV competency
• Document accurately using the Cerner EHR system
• Float as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (accepting med/surg level patients)
• Function as a strong patient advocate and collaborative team member on a high-acuity, fast-paced floor

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR and demonstrated IV competency
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience
• Experience with high-acuity med/surg patient populations including wound care and end-of-life care
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large regional medical center offering a broad scope of specialty services including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, and Level 3 NICU
• Structured orientation dates provide a smooth onboarding experience for traveling clinicians joining the team

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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