Travel Medical-Surgical RN in Lexington, NC

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Job Description

Deliver expert nursing care on a dynamic 40-bed Med/Surg/Telemetry unit specializing in hematology and oncology in a vibrant medical center setting. This travel RN opportunity invites those with a minimum of one year of nursing experience, particularly with Med/Tele skills, to provide compassionate, high-quality patient management including symptom control, end-of-life care, and complex cardiac rhythm interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage caseloads with an RN to patient ratio of 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Perform port access procedures, blood product administration, electrolyte management, and PIV starts
• Provide pain and symptom management tailored to hematology/oncology patients
• Utilize advanced clinical skills including cardiac rhythm assessment and NIHSS protocols
• Collaborate closely with CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT teams, and hospitalists for comprehensive care
• Use EMR systems (Epic), Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors effectively
• Float within the cancer center and med-surg units as needed under the facilitys float policy
• Participate in a weekend rotation every other week and work 75% of holidays; no on-call required

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license with at least 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Telemetry; oncology experience preferred
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications mandatory; ONS and OCN certification preferred
• Proficient in blood draws, port care, and advanced cardiac monitoring

Location Insights: Lexington, NC, offers a welcoming community with a balance of cultural charm and access to larger metropolitan areas. Nestled in a region known for its rich history and southern hospitality, the city provides ease of living with local amenities, dining, and outdoor recreational options nearby.

Additional Information:

• Shift Hours: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm (days) or 6:30 pm to 7:00 am (nights)
• Schedule cycle repeats every 6 weeks
• Orientation includes a 2-day departmental onboarding and facility-wide NEO
• Scrub color requirement: Royal blue
• Parking available free onsite
• Position type: Travel assignment with opportunity to gain diverse hands-on experience in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital setting

This travel role offers a meaningful way to expand your clinical expertise while impacting patient lives in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Take the next step in your nursing career by applying today.