Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,984 per week

Talent4Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent4Health is seeking a Travel RN specialized in Med Surg for a 13-week assignment in Jackson, Mississippi. The role requires 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift, with a focus on hematology/oncology care and high-acuity responsibilities.

Experience includes Level 1 trauma and comfort with lines/chest tubes; oncology/chemo familiarity is a plus. Onboarding includes two orientation shifts and Epic charting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Level 1 trauma experience required.
• High-acuity, large-facility experience preferred.
• Comfortable with lines and chest tubes.
• Hem/Onc or chemotherapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for hematology/oncology patients, including chemo.
• Supervise a 32-bed Med/Surg unit with patient-to-nurse ratios 1:5 to 1:6.
• Monitor patients via central telemetry and use Epic for charting.
• Float to all Med/Surg units within skillset and cover shifts.
• Follow weekend rotation and participate in onboarding tasks.

Skills

Med Surg

Trauma

Oncology/chemo

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Care for Hematology/Oncology patients, including chemo
• Manage 32-bed unit with ratios 1:5 to 1:6 depending on acuity
• Titrate heparin drips; may start amiodarone before transfer
• Monitor patients via central telemetry communication
• Work with charge nurse who may take light or full assignment
• Collaborate with nurse aides and RT staff (CPAP/BiPAP; high flow on 2N)
• Work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a); fill schedule gaps
• Follow weekend rotation (every other weekend or 2 per month)
• Float to all Med/Surg units within skillset
• Comply with dress code—solid professional scrubs
• Complete first-day onboarding tasks and 2 orientation shifts
• Adhere to 50-mile rule, fingerprint requirement, flu vaccine requirement
• Use Epic proficiently for charting

Experience

• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Large-facility high-acuity experience
• Comfortable with lines and chest tubes
• Hem/Onc or chemo experience preferred

Education

• Nursing degree required

Job ID: T4H - 914