Travel
Med Surg
Jackson, MS
Med/Surg Nurse – 12-Hour Night Shift
About the Role
This is an active, high-acuity environment where you'll care for patients across the full spectrum of medical and surgical complexity.
What You'll Do
- Provide care to patients with varied diagnoses, including those requiring chest tubes, central lines, and arterial lines
- Titrate medications such as heparin; initiate amio drips before patient transfer to the cardiac unit as needed
- Monitor all patients on telemetry with support from central monitoring stations
- Float between Med/Surg units within your skillset as needed
- Work nights (7 PM – 7 AM) on a 12-hour schedule
What We're Looking For
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Level 1 trauma experience mandatory
- Strong background in high-acuity med/surg nursing at larger facilities
- Comfort with advanced lines, chest tubes, and critical patient management
- Ability to read your own telemetry strips
Schedule & Expectations
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Standard weekend requirement: every other weekend or two weekends per month
- Block scheduling accommodated where possible
- No on-call or standby requirements
- Flexible: willing to discuss weekender options if interested
Contract Details
- 13-week assignment
- Start date: October 19, 2026 (must begin by November 14)
- Fingerprint requirement; in-person or remote processing available
- Solid-color professional scrubs (any color)