Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift in Lynchburg, Virginia

Apply now for a Travel Registered Nurse job in Lynchburg, VA, supporting a Medical-Surgical Clinical Observation Unit on 12-hour nights.

Join a dedicated Medical-Surgical nursing team as an experienced Travel Registered Nurse supporting a Clinical Observation Unit in Lynchburg, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for a Med/Surg RN who provides focused patient care and thrives in a collaborative, teaching-oriented healthcare environment. Located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg offers a welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant cultural setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Unit: Clinical Observation Unit
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekend Expectations: Two to three weekends per month based on unit needs
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day
• Float Requirement: No floating required

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and patient care skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet weekend and holiday scheduling requirements
• Professional work history with explanations for employment gaps longer than 90 days
• Charge nurse experience preferred; charge responsibilities may be assigned with appropriate support and training

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Medical-Surgical Clinical Observation Unit
• Manage a typical patient ratio of approximately 1:5 to 1:6
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, students, and new team members to promote safe, high-quality patient care
• Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate care team
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and contribute to effective patient transitions and discharge planning
• Support a positive learning environment within a teaching-focused healthcare setting
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed and participate in unit-based teamwork

Apply now to join this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and make a difference in a Medical-Surgical unit in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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.