Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Virginia for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Virginia for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Virginia. We currently offer 42 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. Virginia MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Petersburg, Richmond, Salem and Midlothian. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Virginia MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in Virginia as of Apr 1, 2024 was $1,855 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in Virginia with a salary range between $1,177 to $2,211 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in Virginia currently is Petersburg with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $2,211 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Virginia to find MS travel nursing work in. Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond, John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, UVA-HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlottesville, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Henrico all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Virginia. The earliest start date in Virginia is May 20, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,094 per week. The latest start date for an job in Virginia is Jul 14, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,094 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Virginia including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

Virginia is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in Virginia with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 42 travel Medical Surgical positions available in the state of Virginia. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Richmond, VA

AMN Healthcare currently has 17 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Richmond.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23225
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2024
  • 13
$1,724 to $1,900
Weekly Pay*
This top-ranked MedSurg (MS) unit is ready to welcome a new member to their team. With patient care deeply rooted in compassion, innovation and passion for great outcomes, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. 460 bed Level 1 Trauma center and Certified Chest Pain Center. Facility has been named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
  • 12 N,
  • June 10, 2024
  • 13
$1,741 to $1,919
Weekly Pay*
As a top provider of care to their community, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care. – 300 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Richmond. – We have Comprehensive Stroke Certification, and specialize in neurological care at our Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23225
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2024
  • 13
$1,724 to $1,900
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for 34 bed General medical surgical floor, includes stroke and nuero designated unit. 1:5 staffing 460 bed Level 2 Trauma center and Certified Chest Pain Center. Named by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Salem, VA

AMN Healthcare currently has 6 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Salem.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
  • 12 D,
  • June 3, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for 55 bed unit with 1:6 staffing. 500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center. Meditech charting. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for 55 bed unit with 1:6 staffing. 500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center. Meditech charting. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
  • 12 N,
  • June 3, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
36 bed Surgical unit with 1:6 staffing. 500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center. Meditech charting. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Fredericksburg, VA

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Fredericksburg.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fredericksburg, Virginia – 22408
  • 12 D,
  • June 2, 2024
  • 13
$1,688 to $1,861
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding MS unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. – 133 bed community hospital with all private rooms, located on a 75-acre campus south of Fredericksburg
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fredericksburg, Virginia – 22408
  • 12 N,
  • May 31, 2024
  • 13
$1,688 to $1,861
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding MS unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. – 133 bed community hospital with all private rooms, located on a 75-acre campus south of Fredericksburg
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fredericksburg, Virginia – 22408
  • 12 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,688 to $1,861
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding MS unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. – 133 bed community hospital with all private rooms, located on a 75-acre campus south of Fredericksburg
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Highest Paying Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Charlottesville.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Charlottesville, Virginia – 22903
  • 12 D,
  • June 3, 2024
  • 13
$1,768 to $1,949
Weekly Pay*
work in a rehab hospital m/s RN or rehab nurse is great fit
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Charlottesville, Virginia – 22903
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2024
  • 10
$1,768 to $1,949
Weekly Pay*
work in a rehab hospital m/s RN or rehab nurse is great fit
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Charlottesville, Virginia – 22903
  • 12 D,
  • May 20, 2024
  • 20
$1,768 to $1,949
Weekly Pay*
work in a rehab hospital m/s RN or rehab nurse is great fit
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Highest Paying Jobs in Petersburg, VA

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Petersburg.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Petersburg, Virginia – 23805
  • 12 D,
  • June 3, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Petersburg, Virginia – 23805
  • 12 D,
  • May 31, 2024
  • 13
$2,006 to $2,211
Weekly Pay*
The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of patient care through using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong skills related to effective time management and prioritizing patient care, contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the ministry to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families. Essential Job Functions In collaboration with members of interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs with the patient. The RN performs and documents complete patient assessments, initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching, administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, serves as a point of contact for patient’s care coordination throughout the hospital departments, acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department, and serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification RN-BC (Registered Nurse – Board Certified) (preferred) CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred) PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred) CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (preferred) National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred) Education Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred Skills Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. Performs comprehensive assessment of patient’s clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. Assesses patient’s physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. Assists patient and family in coping with patient’s illness. Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely. Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops. Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions. Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources. Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances. Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies. Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials May have periods of constant interruptions Prolonged periods of working alone Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66% Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66% Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Stoop/Kneel 0% Crawling 0% Climbing 1-33% Balance 1-33% Bending 34-66% Sitting 34-66% Walking 34-66% Standing 34-66% Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near Depth perception Use of Latex Gloves Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Patient Population Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older)
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Petersburg, Virginia – 23805
  • 12 N,
  • May 31, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Virginia

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Virginia. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Virginia. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Virginia for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in Virginia

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Virginia?

An MS nurse in Virginia can make an average of $1,810 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Virginia?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Virginia can make an average of $1,838 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Virginia?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Virginia can make an average of $1,820 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Virginia?

There are currently 42 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Virginia. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Virginia?

  • Blue Hills Free Standing ED in Roanoke
  • Concentra Urgent Care – Newport News in Newport News
  • Affordable Dentures and Implants – Newport News, VA in Newport News
  • Staunton Dental Care in Staunton
  • Colonial Forge MOB in Stafford

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Virginia?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Virginia cities.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in Virginia

In Virginia, cities like Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Richmond, and Salem have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Blue Hills Free Standing ED, Concentra Urgent Care – Newport News, Affordable Dentures and Implants – Newport News, VA, Staunton Dental Care and Colonial Forge MOB, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Virginia that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Virginia area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 6, 3, and 4
Address
1401 Johnston-Willis Drive, NULL
Richmond, VA 23235
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hobby Hill Farms (23225), Fernleigh (23225), Twin Valley Farms (23225), Pittaway Farms (23225), Huguenot Farms (23225)
CJW Chippenham Campus
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
7101 Jahnke Rd, NULL
Richmond, VA 23225
Nearby Neighborhoods
Westover Gardens (23225), Westlake Hills (23225), Pinehurts (23225), Forest Hill Farms (23225), Chippenham Village (23225)
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1602 Skipwith Road, NULL
Henrico, VA 23229
Sovah Health – Danville
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, and 26
Address
142 S Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
Nearby Neighborhoods
Miller Park (24543), Beverstone Park (24543), Forest Hills (24543), Grove Park (24543), Druid Hills (24541)
VCU Medical Center – Crisis Event 2020 – OTM
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 24
Address
1250 East Marshall Street, NULL
Richmond, VA 23298
Nearby Neighborhoods
Washington Park (23222), The Mews (23224), Scottdale (23224), Cherry Gardens (23224), Willow Oaks (23218)
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical
Address
4600 SPOTSYLVANIA PARKWAY, NULL
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
UVA-HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 6, 10, 7, 4, 22, and 8
Departments
House Supervisor Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
Address
515 Ray C Hunt Drive, NULL
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Nearby Neighborhoods
West View Terrace (22902), Vinegar Hill (22903), Belmont (22902), The Meadows (22904), Northerly (22904)
Henrico Doctors Hospital-Parham
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
7700 East Parham Road, NULL
Henrico, VA 23294
Saint Mary’s Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
5801 Bremo Rd, NULL
Richmond, VA 23226
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fairway Acres (23221), Southampton (23221), Cherokee Hills (23218), Willow Oaks (23218), Southhampton Hills (23225)
John Randolph Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room First Assist Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Telemetry
Address
411 West Randolph Road, NULL
Hopewell, VA 23860

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