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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareLynchburg, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.06
Weekly
$1,910
Yearly (full-time)
$99,320

This job pays about $53.06/hour — 18% 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, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Diabetic Renal Unit | Lynchburg, Virginia

Apply for a Travel RN assignment in Lynchburg, Virginia, providing medical-surgical nursing care to complex diabetic and renal patients while serving as a charge nurse.

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team in Lynchburg, a scenic and welcoming Virginia community near the Blue Ridge Mountains known for its historic character and outdoor recreation. This travel nursing opportunity supports a Diabetic Renal Medical Unit and is ideal for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse who is confident caring for complex patients and coordinating unit operations.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 through March 20, 2027
  • Duration: Approximately 20 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Weekend Requirement: Two to three weekends per month based on unit needs
  • Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day
  • Scheduling: Flexible scheduling required; block scheduling is not available
  • Orientation: Orientation is offered on designated Mondays, including October 19 and November 2, 2026

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent experience in medical-surgical nursing, renal nursing, diabetic care, or a closely related specialty
  • Active Virginia RN license or eligible Compact RN license at the time of submission
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred
  • Teaching hospital experience preferred
  • Ability to work required weekends, holidays, and variable unit schedules
  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting nursing students and new team members

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients on a Diabetic Renal Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate outcomes
  • Monitor patients with complex medical, diabetic, and renal conditions and promptly communicate changes in condition
  • Perform charge nurse responsibilities, including coordinating patient care, supporting team members, and helping maintain efficient unit operations
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to promote quality outcomes and safe transitions of care
  • Provide guidance and clinical support to students and newly hired staff in a teaching-hospital environment
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and follow established standards of practice

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Travel RN opportunity in Lynchburg, Virginia, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving patients in a specialized diabetic and renal care setting.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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