Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Hickory, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Medical Surgical unit serving an adult and geriatric population
• Manage common diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, infection, and end-of-life/hospice care
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6 and operate equipment including Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EHR
• Float as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (accepting med/surg level patients)
• Work every other weekend; no call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact State license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR
• Demonstrated IV competency
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be considered a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience
• Strong team player with a patient advocacy mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a comprehensive regional medical center offering specialized services including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, and a Level 3 NICU
• Join a critical unit where your skills make a direct impact on patient care and unit capacity