Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,890 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 12hr Night Shifts in Shelby, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel Med/Surg RN job in Shelby, NC (zip 28150). Join a leading North Carolina healthcare facility as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse and provide exceptional patient care in a supportive, modern hospital setting. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina, with easy access to Charlotte and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Shelby, NC 28150 (North Carolina travel nursing jobs)
• Facility: 241-bed hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain & Stroke Center
• Unit: Clinical Decision Unit (24 beds, average census 24)
• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/6/2025 – End: 1/3/2026)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Expectations: Work 75% of holidays
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570 - $1680

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (North Carolina or compact state) – required for all travel nurse jobs
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg or Telemetry RN experience
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation and care of patients with tubes/drains
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• IV start skills, blood product administration, wound care/dressing changes
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Ability to float within the region and scope of practice (Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, Central Division)

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to diverse populations with cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and other medical diagnoses
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:5–6 (may increase during surge staffing)
• Collaborate with CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, RT, hospitalists, intensivists, and telemetry techs
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and administer non-titrating cardiac drips
• Perform IV starts, wound care, and dressing changes
• Float to other units/facilities within the region as needed
• Participate in facility and unit orientation (2 days departmental)
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR

Discover the benefits of travel nursing in Shelby, NC – a welcoming community with affordable living and abundant outdoor recreation. Apply now to join our healthcare team and experience a supportive unit culture in one of North Carolina's top hospitals!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:

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 #406983. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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