Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,821 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN with charge experience for a night shift assignment requiring a compact or VA RN license and 2 years of med-surg experience.

Details

• 3x12 or 4x12 shift, Nights 19:00-17:00
• Assignment length of 13 weeks
• Med/Surg unit setting
• Charge nurse responsibilities required
• Cerner/Oracle Health charting experience preferred
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring with emergency response capability required
• Floating required in rotation with staff based on clinical experience and unit policies
• Biweekly orientation held on Mondays

Requirements

• Active compact or VA RN license required in hand
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Oncology experience preferred but not required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Candidates with pending certifications will be considered
• BSN not required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, port access/management, blood product administration, peripheral line care, BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, feeding tube management, insulin administration, isolation precautions/PPE, and wound care/wound vac
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Med/Surg unit including cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, and wound care
• Serve in a charge nurse capacity during scheduled shifts
• Work on a nicotine-free campus
• Scrubs may be any color with a professional appearance; child-friendly print tops and scrub/lab coats are allowed
• Expect to work some holidays in rotation with staff as indicated in the assignment confirmation
• RTO must be approved prior to assignment start, with a preference for no RTO during the first few weeks
• Must reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former Centra employees must be separated for at least one year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 8-10 hours of orientation modules required, completed annually and specific to specialty
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American Traveler Job ID #P-737576. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.