Travel Medical Surgical RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a fast-paced inpatient surgical unit requiring 2+ years of surgical experience and a VA or compact RN license.

• Fast-paced inpatient surgical unit setting
• Patient population includes general, abdominal, urological, orthopedic, spine, and bariatric surgery cases, including hysterectomy and mastectomy patients
• Accepts pediatric surgical patients aged 12 and above depending on procedure
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 19:00-07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other units expected at times
• Preferred charting system:
  Meditech
• Assignment length 8-26 weeks
• 36 or 48 hour contracts accepted

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Previous surgical unit experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with chest tubes, oxygen administration, and nasal cannula
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation
• Experience administering heparin, insulin, and PCA medications
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
• Experience in orthopedics, ortho trauma, and total joint replacement preferred
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry experience preferred
• Experience with rapid response/code teams preferred

• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• Candidates who worked permanently for the facility within the past 24 months will not be considered
• Holiday coverage required based on number of holidays falling within the assignment (one holiday worked, two holidays one worked, three holidays two worked)
• General RN orientation occurs every other Monday
• Fit testing is required and travelers must be clean-shaven unless an approved medical exemption is provided prior to starting
• Zero-tolerance drug policy, including no acceptance of medical marijuana cards
• Drug screening required during compliance and again on day one
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed, though efforts will be made to group shifts when possible

American Traveler Job  #P-773313. 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

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.