Med​/Surg | RN

Overview

Travel Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) – Night Shift, Locum Tenens – Lancaster, South Carolina

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel Med/Surg RN job in Lancaster, SC. This locum tenens opportunity is for experienced Registered Nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in South Carolina. Join a leading short-term acute care hospital, delivering exceptional clinical support to adult and geriatric patients.

Location:

Lancaster, SC 29720

• Assignment Type:
  Locum tenens (Travel Registered Nurse)
• Location:
  
  Lancaster, SC 29720 (South Carolina nursing jobs)
• Unit:
  Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) – 6th Floor
• Shift: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:45pm – 7:15am); 3x12s may be considered
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 9/22/2025 – End: 12/22/2025)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570–$1680
• Patient Ratio: 1:6–1:7
• Weekend Requirement:
  Every other weekend
• Float:
  May float within scope to similar units or sister facilities
• Charting System:
  Epic
• Scrub Color:
  Royal Blue
• Parking:
  Free on-site parking

• Minimum 3 years of recent Medical/Surgical RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Active South Carolina or Compact RN license (must be in hand prior to start)
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (all required)
• Telemetry experience and proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation/management preferred
• Must complete all assigned modules prior to start date
• Attendance at staff meetings required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Willingness to participate in emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November)

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with diverse diagnoses, including post-surgical, cardiac, respiratory, and infectious disease cases
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform wound care
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (PT, RT, pharmacy, social services)
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Adhere to infection control protocols and isolation precautions
• Float to similar units as required to meet facility needs

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.