Posted 10/01/2026 · Job #525187
Med/Surg RN- Lynchburg, Virginia
Job Description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) – Clinical Observation Unit in Lynchburg, VA
Take your Medical-Surgical RN career to Lynchburg, Virginia, with a 13-week travel nursing assignment in a collaborative Clinical Observation Unit. Care for a diverse patient population in a teaching-hospital environment while supporting high-quality outcomes, patient safety, and a culture of teamwork. Lynchburg is a welcoming Central Virginia community known for its scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, historic character, outdoor recreation, and vibrant local amenities.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,960
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Unit: Clinical Observation Unit
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Assignment End Date: February 13, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 to 1:6
- Weekend Requirement: Two to three weekends per month based on unit needs
- Holiday Requirement: At least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day
- Float Requirement: None indicated
- Schedule Notes: Block scheduling is not available; weekend-only requests may be considered
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
- At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Ability to provide documentation of work history and explain employment gaps longer than 90 days
- Comfort working in a teaching-hospital environment alongside students and new team members
- Willingness to accept occasional charge nurse responsibilities after appropriate training
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Clinical Observation and Medical-Surgical setting
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly communicate concerns to the care team
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Perform nursing assessments, update care plans, and maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, students, and fellow nurses
- Manage care for approximately five to six patients while maintaining patient safety and quality standards
- Provide patient and family education to support treatment plans and transitions of care
- Contribute to a supportive learning environment for students and new hires
- Assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed and participate in related training
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare team in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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