Med/Surg | RN

Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Smyrna, Delaware – 13-Week Contract

Apply now for a Med-Surg travel nursing job in Smyrna, Delaware. Join an on-site inpatient rehabilitation care team and provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from complex medical conditions while supporting safe transitions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful rehabilitation goals.

Smyrna offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient access to Delaware’s scenic outdoor spaces, historic communities, and larger metropolitan areas.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Smyrna, Delaware
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation and medical-surgical care
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Med-Surg RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Delaware
• At least two years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Commitment to patient safety, professional accountability, and collaborative interdisciplinary care

Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within eight hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent information promptly to providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Support patients and families through education related to diagnoses, treatment plans, safety, medications, and discharge needs.
• Participate in rehabilitation programming and interdisciplinary conferences to promote quality outcomes and progress toward patient goals.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and coordinate teaching in preparation for a safe transition home or to the next level of care.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support personnel.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
• Promote a safe patient-care environment by following infection prevention, safe handling, fall prevention, and workplace safety practices.
• Prioritize care, manage time effectively, monitor supplies, and contribute positively to unit teamwork and operations.
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now to join this Delaware healthcare team as a Med-Surg Registered Nurse and support patients on their rehabilitation journey.

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.