Med Surg
Medical-Surgical RN — Travel Contract | Abingdon, VA
Night Shift | 13-Week Contract | Start: December 6, 2026
This Med-Surg travel RN position covers night shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) on a 36-hour weekly schedule, with rotating weekends and holidays. No on-call is required. Floating to PCU is required; PCU competencies are preferred.
Unit Overview
The facility operates multiple acute medical-surgical units serving adult and geriatric populations. Units collectively manage a broad range of diagnoses including sepsis, bacteremia, heart failure, renal failure (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), electrolyte abnormalities, GI bleeds, ia, diabetes, altered mental status, chest pain observation, and pulmonary/cardiac conditions. Participation in nursing student clinical education is expected as part of the role.
Schedule & Expectations
- Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | 3×12-hour shifts per week
- Rotating weekends and holidays
- No call required
- Float required (PCU competencies preferred)
- Orientation begins on Sundays; includes online learning modules
Required Certifications
- BLS (AHA only)
- ACLS (AHA only)
- NIHSS
Clinical Skills Required
Telemetry interpretation and management, IV/PICC/central line care, blood product administration, heparin and insulin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, wound/wound vac care, PCA management, pre/post hemodialysis care, and use of rapid response/code teams.
Requirements
- Active RN license (Virginia or applicable compact)
- Minimum 2 years of experience; Med-Surg/Telemetry background required
- Charge experience preferred
- EKG competency testing required within 72 hours of offer acceptance (AHA certifications only accepted)
- Traveler must reside 100+ miles from the facility's service area
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required