Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - per week
Description:
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/10/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Pikeville, KY
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Pikeville, Kentucky (41501). Join our healthcare team on the 7A Medical Unit and experience a rewarding travel nursing job in the scenic Appalachian Mountains. This night shift RN opportunity offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real impact in Kentucky healthcare.
Med/Surg RN Job Details
Location: Pikeville, KY 41501 (Appalachian region)
Healthcare Setting: 7A Medical Surgical Unit
Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
Start Date: November 10, 2025
End Date: February 7, 2026
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Shifts per Week: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each
Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,630–$1,750 per week (estimated)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Kentucky or compact state
Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Current certifications: CPR, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG
Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience (5 years preferred)
Previous travel nursing experience required
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
Deliver direct, individualized patient care to young adults, adults, and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical setting
Perform comprehensive head-to-toe nursing assessments and re-assessments
Monitor and interpret cardiac status; intervene as needed
Administer medications, IV therapy, and specialized IV drips
Manage pain, sedation, and provide chest tube care/insertion
Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization procedures
Access central lines and manage blood transfusion therapy
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all patient care activities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members and involve patients and families in care planning
Supervise, mentor, and precept new healthcare staff and nursing employees
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing clinical education
Comply with infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR
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: 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 #418744. 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
About GHR Healthcare
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