Travel Medical Surgical Neuro RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Neuro RN for a night shift assignment requiring BLS, NIHSS certification, Epic experience, and a VA or compact RN license.

• 30-bed Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery acute care unit
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00), with options for 36 or 48 hour weeks
• 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Float required per facility float policy, within scope of practice

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Experience with neurological/psychiatric care, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line and PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with respiratory care including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and oral suctioning
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Experience with ortho trauma and surgical drain management

• Provide direct patient care to neurosurgical and ENT surgical patients in an acute care setting
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO approved per 13-week contract, must be disclosed prior to submission
• Christmas RTO cannot be approved
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to determine start date
• Selected units have a 50-mile travel restriction; this unit is not listed among excluded units
• Previous UVA permanent staff or internal/external travelers must have 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are ineligible to return once reached
• Specialty-specific orientation modules completed during onboarding
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-759826. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Med/Surg
- Neuro

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.