Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Start Date: 12-15-2025
End Date: 03-16-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight). Specific days of week not specified in the posting.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive admission assessments and focused assessments every 8 hours to keep patients safe and comfortable
- Administer and manage IV antibiotics and other medications with precision and attention to detail
- Conduct bladder scans and provide patient-centered discharge education to promote successful transitions home
- Document all patient care accurately in the EMR (Meditech) to ensure continuity and quality
- Manage an assigned patient load (typical ratios up to 6:1) while prioritizing patient safety and outcomes
- Collaborate with clinical coordinators, RNs, and PCTs to maintain an upbeat, team-focused unit
- Triage and escalate changes in condition promptly to the appropriate team members
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (posting lists Experience: 2)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for VA RN licensure
- Comfortable and proven ability to handle patient ratios up to 6:1
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced Med-Surg environment
- Meditech EMR experience preferred
- Team-oriented mindset and positive, energetic attitude
Knowledge & Skills
- Med-Surg nursing best practices and patient assessment skills
- IV therapy experience including administration of IV antibiotics
- Admission and discharge assessment and education
- Bladder scanning and basic bedside diagnostics
- Proficiency with Meditech EMR documentation
- Effective time management, prioritization, and teamwork under busy morning workloads
Benefits
- Generous travel-friendly benefits including housing support and travel reimbursement to make your assignment easy
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
- 401K retirement savings plan and life insurance options to protect your future
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you work across states
- Continuing education support and CEU assistance to keep your skills sharp
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded
- A supportive, upbeat team and management that actually helps when you need it
- Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania offer a great mix of history and outdoor fun. Explore the Fredericksburg Historic District and museums, visit the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park for scenic trails and Civil War history, enjoy the Rappahannock Riverfront and local parks, sample local breweries and wineries, shop at Fredericksburg Premium Outlets, or take weekend trips to Richmond (about an hour) or Washington, D.C. (about 1.5 hours). Lake Anna and nearby hiking spots make for relaxing escapes on your days off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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