Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – 13-Week Night Assignment in Lynchburg, VA

Apply now for a medical-surgical travel RN job in Lynchburg, Virginia, featuring 12-hour night shifts, no floating, and a supportive teaching-hospital team. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Unit: Clinical Observation Unit
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 30, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Two to three weekends per month based on unit needs
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day
• Orientation: Scheduled every other Monday
• Float Requirement: No floating required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical or clinical observation nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and care coordination skills
• Completion of a skills checklist and submission of current license verification
• Clear explanation of any employment gaps longer than 90 days
• Flexibility to support charge nurse responsibilities when needed; training and an appropriate differential are provided for eligible assignments
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and respectful collaboration with students, new hires, and fellow clinicians
• First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and clinical observation patients
• Manage a typical patient assignment with 1:5 to 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Perform focused nursing assessments, monitor patient conditions, and identify changes requiring prompt intervention
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Coordinate patient care with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document patient status, nursing interventions, and outcomes in accordance with clinical standards
• Prepare patients for discharge, transfers, and follow-up care
• Contribute to a positive clinical learning environment while working alongside students and newly hired staff

Why You’ll Love This Virginia Travel Nursing Opportunity

Bring your medical-surgical expertise to a Clinical Observation Unit in Lynchburg, Virginia. This travel RN opportunity offers a consistent night schedule, a supportive team environment, and the chance to care for a diverse patient population in a teaching-hospital setting.

Lynchburg offers a welcoming blend of historic charm, scenic Blue Ridge foothill views, and access to outdoor recreation along the James River. With an inviting downtown, local dining, and a relaxed community atmosphere, it is an appealing destination for nurses seeking professional growth and an enjoyable place to live during a travel nursing assignment.

Apply now to join this Virginia healthcare team and take the next step in your medical-surgical nursing career.

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.