Travel Med Surg RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for an 18-bed Acute Neurosurgery and ENT unit requiring NC or compact RN licensure and at least one year of nursing experience.

• 18-bed post-op unit caring for Neurosurgery and ENT patients
• Neurosurgical cases include brain and spinal surgeries, trauma, cancer, stroke, and intracranial bleeds
• ENT cases include head and neck malignancies, cancer, infection, and surgeries of the mouth, tongue, jaw, thyroid, and oropharynx
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule from 7:00pm to 7:00am, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
• Weekend rotation required (every other weekend)
• No on-call requirements
• May be required to function as charge nurse as needed, with training provided

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact license
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN required; BSN or MSN preferred

• Provides direct clinical nursing care using the nursing process in coordination with the interdisciplinary care team
• Participates in discharge planning, care planning, and patient/family education
• Performs bedside point of care testing as needed
• Engages in performance improvement activities and unit goal development
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis

American Traveler Job  #P-767039. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.