
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Tele
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- United States
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Start date
- 9/13/2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 23% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in the US ($46.90/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.
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Tele | Trenton, New Jersey
Experienced Registered Nurse needed for an 8-week travel nursing assignment in Med/Surg Tele in the greater Trenton, New Jersey area. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and is passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. Enjoy a consistent night schedule while building valuable experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing with adult patients.
Located in the Trenton area, this on-site opportunity offers access to a welcoming Central New Jersey community with convenient regional connections, local dining, and a blend of historic charm and everyday amenities.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Specialty: Med/Surg Tele
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2020-$2130
- Start Date: 9/13/2026
- Assignment Length: 8 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Work Setting: On-site hospital role
- Location: Greater Trenton, New Jersey area
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience required
- Recent Med/Surg Tele nursing experience strongly preferred
- Active RN license in the practicing state
- Ability to assess, monitor, and document patient conditions accurately
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in a Med/Surg Tele setting
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly communicate changes in patient status
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
- Perform patient assessments and develop, implement, and update individualized care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe and effective patient care
- Document all care, interventions, and patient responses thoroughly and accurately
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused clinical environment
Apply now to join this rewarding New Jersey travel nursing opportunity and advance your Med/Surg Tele RN career in the Trenton area.
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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