Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – New Albany, MS
Compensation
$1,680.00 - 1,770.00/week
Med/Surg RN Details
Location
Address : New Albany, MS, 38652
Job Description
Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – New Albany, MS | 13-Week Contract
Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) needed in New Albany, Mississippi, for a 13-week night-shift contract beginning November 30, 2026. Join a dedicated medical-surgical nursing team and provide compassionate, safe care to a diverse adult inpatient population while collaborating with physicians and fellow clinicians. This Mississippi travel nursing opportunity offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in northeast Mississippi, with convenient access to local dining, outdoor recreation, and regional attractions.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 27, 2027
- Location: New Albany, Mississippi
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Schedule: Primarily three 12-hour shifts per week, with an alternating week of four 12-hour shifts; approximately 36 hours per week during three-shift weeks and 48 hours during four-shift weeks
- Call Schedule: No call
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Holidays worked when they fall on a scheduled shift
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Mississippi or a valid compact-state license
- At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Strong clinical judgment, assessment skills, and ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced inpatient setting
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work overnight shifts, rotating weekends, and scheduled holidays as required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification preferred
Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout the inpatient stay
- Complete assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient progress
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to established protocols
- Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in status, and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate care team members
- Collaborate with providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families to support coordinated patient care
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and high-quality nursing practice
Schedule & Work Environment
This is an on-site, overnight Registered Nurse role within a collaborative medical-surgical unit. The assignment offers a consistent 12-hour night-shift structure, no call, and a defined weekend rotation, making it a strong fit for an RN seeking a focused travel nursing experience in a supportive Mississippi community.
Apply now for this medical-surgical travel RN contract in New Albany, Mississippi.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.