Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,966 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Pikeville, KY

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med / Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Pikeville, Kentucky (41501). Join our healthcare team on the 7A Medical Unit and experience a rewarding travel nursing job in the scenic Appalachian Mountains. This night shift RN opportunity offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real impact in Kentucky healthcare.

Med / Surg RN Job Details

Location : Pikeville, KY 41501 (Appalachian region)

Healthcare Setting : 7A Medical Surgical Unit

Assignment Type : Travel Nursing Contract

Start Date : November 10, 2025

End Date : February 7, 2026

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 12-hour night shifts

Shifts per Week : 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each

Guaranteed Hours : 48 hours per week

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1,630–$1,750 per week (estimated)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Kentucky or compact state

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Current certifications : CPR, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG

Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical (Med / Surg) nursing experience (5 years preferred)

Previous travel nursing experience required

Med / Surg RN Responsibilities

Deliver direct, individualized patient care to young adults, adults, and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical setting

Perform comprehensive head-to-toe nursing assessments and re-assessments

Monitor and interpret cardiac status; intervene as needed

Administer medications, IV therapy, and specialized IV drips

Manage pain, sedation, and provide chest tube care / insertion

Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization procedures

Access central lines and manage blood transfusion therapy

Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all patient care activities

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members and involve patients and families in care planning

Supervise, mentor, and precept new healthcare staff and nursing employees

Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ongoing clinical education

Comply with infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Pikeville, Kentucky, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #418744. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Med / Surg

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.