Travel Med Surg 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg position on a night shift unit requiring 2+ years of experience and a VA or compact RN license.

• Work in the 2 West Medical Innovation Unit, a 32-bed medical/surgical unit focused on new technology and innovative nursing practice
• Unit uses Hercules beds and emphasizes early adoption of new equipment and nursing practice models
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend (PM shift) required
• Holiday rotation required, including one summer and one winter holiday
• Staff are assigned to self-scheduling groups that rotate weekly
• Floating required to cover staffing needs as needed
• Contract length flexible between 13-26 weeks

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios preferred
• Meditech charting system experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and oral suctioning required
• Tracheostomy care/management preferred
• Colostomy/ileostomy management preferred
• Feeding tube care and management required
• Experience administering heparin, insulin, and PCA medications required
• Isolation precautions/PPE knowledge required
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• IV insulin protocol experience preferred
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care preferred
• Telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response/code team experience preferred

• First day includes drug screening at Employee Health followed by GNO, with first shift beginning the following Tuesday
• General RN orientation occurs every other Monday
• Facility maintains a zero-tolerance policy for THC, including medical marijuana cards, with drug screening conducted during compliance and again on day one
• Fit testing is required, and candidates must be clean-shaven unless an approved medical exemption letter is obtained in advance
• RTO policy: one holiday in the assignment must be worked, two holidays require working one, and three holidays require working two
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at this facility within the past 24 months will not be considered
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-779864. 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.