Posted 09/17/2026 · Job #518311
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 20–Week Travel – Lynchburg, Virginia
Job Description
Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse Job in Lynchburg, Virginia
Bring your Med/Surg RN experience to a collaborative acute care team in Lynchburg, Virginia. This travel nursing job offers the chance to strengthen your medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing skills while supporting patient care on a busy resource team in Central Virginia.
Located in the 24501 area, Lynchburg offers a welcoming Central Virginia setting with convenient access to local dining, outdoor recreation, and the charm of a vibrant community, making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- End Date: 2/20/2027
- Assignment Length: Approximately 20 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week available
- Weekend Requirement: 2 to 3 weekends per month based on unit need
- Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one major holiday
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
Job Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant Med/Surg or orthopedic specialty
- Travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Ability to work overnight shifts with limited time-off requests
- Flexibility to support occasional charge nurse responsibilities with training provided
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical and orthopedic patients in an acute care hospital setting
- Manage a patient population that is approximately 60% orthopedic and 40% general medical
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, and support individualized care plans in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to promote positive patient outcomes
- Participate in unit workflows and maintain strong communication with team members
- Adapt to a teaching hospital environment and provide a supportive presence for students and new hires
- Assist with charge nurse responsibilities when assigned and trained
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and excellent patient care
Apply now to join this rewarding Lynchburg, VA nursing job and bring your travel RN expertise to a supportive healthcare team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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