Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,380 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Waynesville, NC

Join a North Carolina home health team as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing skilled nursing care throughout Haywood County. In this rewarding field-based travel nursing role, you will support patient recovery, independence, and continuity of care in patients’ homes. This opportunity is based in Waynesville, North Carolina, a welcoming mountain community near the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains with abundant outdoor recreation and small-town charm.

Home Health RN Job Details

• Location: Waynesville, NC; coverage throughout Haywood County
• Healthcare Setting: Home Health
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 16, 2027
• Travel Nursing Contract Duration: Approximately 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• On-Call/Weekend Requirement: On-call coverage as scheduled
• Additional Information: Mileage reimbursement is provided between patient visits

Home Health Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active North Carolina RN license or compact nursing license
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including home health nursing experience
• Demonstrated OASIS experience
• Current Registered Nurse credentials and required professional certifications
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to travel between patient homes and work independently in a community-based healthcare setting
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience is preferred
• Professional scrubs are required

Home Health RN Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing interventions in patients’ homes based on individualized plans of care
• Complete start-of-care assessments, routine skilled nursing visits, and recertifications
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in health status
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, disease management, safety, and self-care
• Coordinate patient care with providers, interdisciplinary team members, and other healthcare professionals
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and OASIS assessments in accordance with applicable standards
• Meet an expected productivity level of approximately 30 points
• Participate in on-call coverage and weekend support as scheduled

Apply now for this Home Health Registered Nurse travel contract in Waynesville, NC, and make a meaningful difference for patients throughout Haywood County.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #529293. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Homecare

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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