Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 20-Week Assignment in Lynchburg, Virginia

Travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Lynchburg, VA. Join a collaborative hospital team providing high-quality care to diverse adult patients in a supportive teaching environment. This Virginia travel nursing job is ideal for an RN who enjoys caring for medically complex patients and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Lynchburg offers a welcoming community surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, with access to outdoor recreation, historic neighborhoods, and the James River.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,960
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Length: 20 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:6
• Patient Population: Medical-surgical and telemetry patients with varied diagnoses
• Holiday Requirement: At least one major holiday shift may be required during the assignment
• Additional Scheduling Information: Orientation is available on designated Mondays; limited time-off requests must be submitted with the application

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience caring for telemetry patients preferred
• Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to provide a complete work history and explain employment gaps exceeding 90 days
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Willingness to support students and new team members in a teaching-hospital environment
• Flexibility to float to a nearby sister campus when operational needs require

Med-Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients in an on-site hospital setting
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in clinical status
• Care for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, COPD, CHF, diabetes complications, ESRD, dementia, TIA or stroke, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, sepsis, and vascular conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely according to established clinical standards
• Recognize clinical deterioration and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate providers
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, phlebotomy, EKG technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide patient and family education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and follow hospital policies and procedures
• Participate in a supportive learning environment and assume charge responsibilities after appropriate training

Apply now to join this medical-surgical travel nursing team in Lynchburg, Virginia, and advance your travel RN career.

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.