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Travel RN Med Surg

Gadsden, AL · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Gadsden, Alabama. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift ...

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Travel RN Med Surg

Nashville, TN · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 ...

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Somerset, KY · On-site

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Somerset, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/12/2026 * Duration: 12 weeks ...

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Sheboygan, WI · On-site

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/28/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks ...

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Travel Med Surg RN

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/12/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks ...

NURSE's Etc. Staffing

Travel Med Surg RN

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

NURSE's Etc. Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/28/2026 * Duration: 13 ...

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Travel Med Surg RN

Wheeling, WV · On-site

$2.0K - $2.6K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 13 ...

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift ...

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Altoona, PA · On-site

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week

TotalMed RN

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

$2.1K - $2.9K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wenatchee, Washington. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: 12 weeks * 36 hours per week

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$2.1K - $2.8K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Ukiah, California. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift ...

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Travel Medical/Surgical RN

Cleveland, OH · On-site

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift ...

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Walsenburg, CO · On-site

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Walsenburg, Colorado. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week

TotalMed RN

Travel Med Surg RN

Rockport, ME · On-site

$2.2K - $2.9K/wk

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Rockport, Maine. & Requirements * Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks ...

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How much do rn medical escort jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for rn medical escort in the United States is $46.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RN Medical Escort?

RN Medical Escorts are registered nurses who provide medical care and supervision to patients during transportation, often on commercial flights or ground transport. Their primary role is to ensure the safety and well-being of patients who require medical attention while traveling, whether it's for relocation, medical procedures, or returning home after treatment. They assess the patient's condition before and during the trip, manage medications, and handle emergencies that might arise during transit. RN Medical Escorts often coordinate with travel agencies, airlines, and healthcare providers to ensure a smooth and safe journey.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an RN Medical Escort?

To thrive as an RN Medical Escort, you need a valid RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience in emergency or travel nursing. Familiarity with medical transport equipment, patient monitoring devices, and documentation systems is essential. Excellent communication, calmness under pressure, and cultural sensitivity help build trust and ensure patient comfort during travel. These skills are crucial for safely managing patient needs in unpredictable environments and ensuring seamless care throughout the medical escort process.

What are common challenges faced by RN Medical Escorts when accompanying patients during travel?

RN Medical Escorts often encounter challenges such as managing patient care in unfamiliar or unpredictable environments, handling medical emergencies with limited resources, and adapting to various travel schedules or delays. They must balance the patient's medical needs with travel logistics, ensuring medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and comfort during flights or ground transportation. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as they frequently coordinate with travel agencies, healthcare providers, and family members to deliver seamless care.

What is the difference between Rn Medical Escort vs Rn Medical Transport Coordinator?

AspectRn Medical EscortRn Medical Transport Coordinator
CredentialsRN license, medical escort certificationRN license, transport coordination training
Work EnvironmentPatient escort during transport, in hospitals or clinicsPlanning and coordinating patient transports, office setting
Employer & IndustryHospitals, medical transport servicesMedical transportation companies, healthcare providers
Search & Comparison IntentPatient escort services, medical escort jobsTransport coordination roles, medical logistics

The main difference is that Rn Medical Escorts focus on providing direct patient supervision during transport, ensuring safety and medical needs are met. Rn Medical Transport Coordinators handle the planning and logistics of patient transportation, coordinating schedules and resources. Both roles require RN licensure, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Rn Medical Escort job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $97,401 per year, or $46.8 per hour.

Travel RN Med Surg

Gadsden, AL • On-site

TotalMed RN
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments, prioritize data collection, and perform ongoing assessments and treatments as ordered by a physician.

  • Provide bedside care, including preparing and administering medications, changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.

  • Document patient findings, educate patients and their families, and participate in discharge planning and patient education.

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Gadsden, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Gadsden, AL. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position.
As a Medical Surgical Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.
  • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
  • Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
  • Educates patients on surgical procedures.
  • Participates in discharge planning and initiates patient education plan as prescribed by physician.
Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.
Requirements*: BLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1479913. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical/Surgical - MedSurg RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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