Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse

Trusted Health

Abingdon, VA Posted 6/13/2025 Full Time

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 4:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience is required with some in the last 24 months.

• Trauma Level 1 experience is preferred from any number of months

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Virginia license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >100 miles from facility to be submitted.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

BSN required for international clinicians.

General orientation will begin on Sundays. Sunday will be online CBLs. I can start the traveler any Sunday that you can complete the compliance documents by the deadline.

16 hours of nonbillable orientation.

Contract RN/LPN team members are expected to actively participate in nursing student support and clinical education as we prepare future nurses for the profession. The clinical nursing student education responsibility is expected in addition to/alongside the provision of clinical care practice in every nursing specialty at Ballad Health.

Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred

Community Hospital Experience: Preferred

LTAC Experience: Preferred

Trauma Level II Experience: Preferred

Float: PCU competencies preferred.

Weekend Coverage: Every Other

Orientation Hours: 60

Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics

Daily Census: 34

RTO must be included with submission

Patient Diagnoses: Ortho/Neuro (2200 only; pref.), post-surgical (infectious & non-infectious), bacteremia, sepsis (2100 only; pref.), altered mental status, heart failure, renal failure (hemodialysis & PD), electrolyte abnormalities, diabetes, GI bleeds, endo (pre/post op), etc.

7 days maximum time off

2 references from any number of months (Manager/Supervisor reference type) - required for submission

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • License Type: registered
  • License State: VA
  • Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Oncology Certified Nurse, NIH Stroke Scale, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: 1/6-7
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2025-07-06
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3
JOB LOCATION:
Abingdon, VA 24211

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