GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/29/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Roanoke, VA

Advance your nursing career with a top-rated Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) job in Roanoke, Virginia (24014). Join a leading teaching hospital in the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing exceptional medical-surgical and orthopedic care while enjoying the vibrant Roanoke healthcare community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Virginia nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Unit: RMH 9 West Med Surg (Medical/Surgical/Ortho)
• Start Date: December 29, 2025
• End Date: March 30, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (extensions up to 52 weeks available)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM); 4x12s available
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1680 – $1730
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting System: EPIC (EPIC experience required)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: At least one holiday per 13-week contract

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (Virginia or Compact State); pending license accepted for non-compact single-state license holders
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficient in rapid response/code team procedures
• Skilled in peripheral line care, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, and isolation precautions
• Charge nurse and precepting experience preferred
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations on a busy Medical/Surgical/Orthopedic unit
• Manage a 1:6 patient ratio (may flex up to 1:7)
• Care for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, spine), fracture repairs, bone and other infections, and general surgeries (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colon, thyroid, hysterectomy, mastectomy, prostatectomy with CBI, etc.)
• Support patients with acute renal failure/dialysis and diabetes management
• Respond to rapid response and code team activations
• Float to other hospital units within your clinical skillset as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using EPIC
• Complete orientation and required training modules

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Roanoke, VA—enjoy breathtaking mountain views, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming downtown. Apply now to join a Magnet-designated hospital and become part of a thriving Virginia healthcare team!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #438239. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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