
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $196
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Start date
- 10/05/2026
This job pays about $196/hour — 336% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 10 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now
- 1,018 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 42 of them in Newport News.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) | Newport News, VA
Travel RN opportunity in welcoming Newport News, Virginia 23602: join a fast-paced medical-surgical nursing team and provide quality patient care in a supportive 28-bed med/surg unit with some remote telemetry patients. This vibrant coastal community offers a great setting for travel nurses looking to make an impact while enjoying life in Newport News.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Newport News, VA 23602
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday required
- Setting: 28-bed medical-surgical unit with some remote telemetry patients
Job Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure
- Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience or similar surgical patient care experience
- At least 1 year of travel nursing experience
- BLS required; ACLS accepted in lieu of BLS in accordance with unit expectations
- ACLS required
- NIH Stroke Certification preferred
- Must be prepared to complete a dysrhythmia exam at orientation
- Strong clinical judgment, time management, prioritization, and communication skills
- Experience supporting adult and geriatric patient populations preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Perform and document thorough patient assessments and maintain current nursing care plans
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards and policies
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support discharge planning and ongoing care needs
- Monitor and care for medical-surgical patients, including those with remote telemetry needs
- Provide patient and family education tailored to individual learning needs and care goals
- Support patients with common med/surg therapies such as TPN, NGT management, surgical drains, and heparin infusions as appropriate
- Advocate for patient safety, quality improvement, and compassionate care throughout the assignment
- Maintain professionalism, protect privacy, and contribute to a positive team environment
Apply now to advance your travel nursing career in Newport News, Virginia, and join a dedicated healthcare team today.
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.
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