Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel) with Neuro focus. This travel assignment is a 13-week, on-site RN role in an acute care setting, starting 10/19/2026 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. You’ll work night shifts consisting of 12-hour duties, three nights per week. The assignment emphasizes neuro patients in a medical-surgical environment with some step-down responsibilities and requires EPIC electronic medical record experience. NIHSS competency is required for consideration, along with strong neuro and med/surg experience. A manager will interview and extend offers to qualified candidates. The profile must include a complete work history with minimal gaps, a skills checklist, references, certification card, and Nursys verification.
Key Highlights
- Salary: $1,550–$1,668 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (3 nights per week)
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Work setting: Acute care hospital with neuro-med/surg focus
- EMR: EPIC experience required
- Special requirements: NIHSS in CV packet; ACLS; neuro and some step-down experience; no block scheduling and weekends required
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to adult neuro-med/surg patients, including stroke and post-operative neuro monitoring
- Perform comprehensive neuro assessments, track NIHSS scores, identify changes, and communicate with the care team
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, monitor for adverse effects, and manage RN-initiated interventions as appropriate
- Document accurately in EPIC; maintain up-to-date care plans, vital signs, fluid balance, and other clinical data
- Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, and step-down teams to coordinate care and ensure patient safety
- Facilitate patient and family education, discharge planning, and transition of care while maintaining unit standards
Requirements
- Active RN license (state-specific licensure) with Nursys verification
- Minimum 2 years' RN experience in Med Surg with neuro exposure; strong neuro-focused background required
- NIHSS documented competency (included in CV packet)
- ACLS certification; EPIC EMR experience
- Graduate of an accredited RN program (ADN or BSN; BSN preferred)
- Ability to work night shift (12-hour shifts) and to operate effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
- No block scheduling; weekends not required
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel-support team available 24/7
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to support NIHSS and EPIC access
- 36 guaranteed hours per week across a 13-week assignment
- Clear, candidate-focused application and interview process
- Assignment-specific support through the Healthforce Healthcare LLC network
Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t the right fit, you’re invited to review other travel nursing openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC. You can explore additional RN opportunities and apply directly at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel) with Neuro focus. This travel assignment is a 13-week, on-site RN role in an acute care setting, starting 10/19/2026 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. You’ll work night shifts consisting of 12-hour duties, three nights per week. The assignment emphasizes neuro patients in a medical-surgical environment with some step-down responsibilities and requires EPIC electronic medical record experience. NIHSS competency is required for consideration, along with strong neuro and med/surg experience. A manager will interview and extend offers to qualified candidates. The profile must include a complete work history with minimal gaps, a skills checklist, references, certification card, and Nursys verification.
Key Highlights
- Salary: $1,550–$1,668 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (3 nights per week)
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Work setting: Acute care hospital with neuro-med/surg focus
- EMR: EPIC experience required
- Special requirements: NIHSS in CV packet; ACLS; neuro and some step-down experience; no block scheduling and weekends required
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to adult neuro-med/surg patients, including stroke and post-operative neuro monitoring
- Perform comprehensive neuro assessments, track NIHSS scores, identify changes, and communicate with the care team
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, monitor for adverse effects, and manage RN-initiated interventions as appropriate
- Document accurately in EPIC; maintain up-to-date care plans, vital signs, fluid balance, and other clinical data
- Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, and step-down teams to coordinate care and ensure patient safety
- Facilitate patient and family education, discharge planning, and transition of care while maintaining unit standards
Requirements
- Active RN license (state-specific licensure) with Nursys verification
- Minimum 2 years' RN experience in Med Surg with neuro exposure; strong neuro-focused background required
- NIHSS documented competency (included in CV packet)
- ACLS certification; EPIC EMR experience
- Graduate of an accredited RN program (ADN or BSN; BSN preferred)
- Ability to work night shift (12-hour shifts) and to operate effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
- No block scheduling; weekends not required
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel-support team available 24/7
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to support NIHSS and EPIC access
- 36 guaranteed hours per week across a 13-week assignment
- Clear, candidate-focused application and interview process
- Assignment-specific support through the Healthforce Healthcare LLC network
Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t the right fit, you’re invited to review other travel nursing openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC. You can explore additional RN opportunities and apply directly at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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