Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,092 per week
Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- travel nurse
- medical-surgical nursing
- RN
This position is for a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse providing comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in an acute-care hospital setting over a 13-week contract. The nurse performs assessments, administers medications, collaborates with healthcare teams, and documents patient care while adhering to regulatory standards. Required qualifications include an active RN license, Med Surg experience, and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
The Travel RN – Med Surg role provides high‑quality nursing care to adult medical‑surgical patients in a fast‑paced acute‑care environment. This position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Location- Rutherford, NC
- Acute‑care hospital setting
- 7A–7P
- 36 hours per week, rotating weekends as required by the facility
- 13‑week travel assignment
- Deliver direct patient care in accordance with established nursing standards
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to ensure optimal outcomes
- Document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
- Maintain compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- Active RN license (state-specific or compact)
- Minimum 2 years Med Surg experience in an acute‑care setting
- BLS certification (required)
- ACLS certification




