Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)

AMN Healthcare Nursing

Hickory, North Carolina

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Eligibility: General

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour 12 hour
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN licenseLicenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Term: Starts Jun 1, 2026 · Travel

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Also asks: Free, quality, private housing
Also asks: Medical, Dental, Vision
Also asks: 401(k) and Flex Spending
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Also asks: Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Also asks: Free Continuing Education
Also asks: Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

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Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)

StartDate: 6/1/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1626.00 - $1726.00

Travel RN-MS jobs in Hickory, NC offer you the chance to work in a dynamic hospital setting, providing care to diverse medical-surgical (MS) patients. You will use your registered nurse (RN) license and at least one year of recent MS experience to deliver high-quality patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and document in electronic medical records (EMR). Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential for success in this role.

AMN Healthcare supports you with excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, and a clinical team. You’ll also benefit from the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 support and the assurance of working with a publicly traded company known for high ethical standards. Apply now to join this Travel RN-MS assignment in Hickory, NC.

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, MS

Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)

SSN Required

DOB Required

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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What's around it?

In Hickory, NC

Hickory, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $1,063/mo
Household income: $64,576/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hickory, NC

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers frequently settle in Viewmont and Northwest Hickory, established suburban areas known for tree-lined streets, brick ranches, and quick access to local facilities. Those wanting a more pedestrian-friendly lifestyle look to the historic Uptown district, where restored Craftsman bungalows sit near local businesses and cultural spaces. Waterfront enclaves along Lake Hickory cater to those seeking shoreline docks and cottages, while nearby communities like Bethlehem, Conover, and Taylorsville offer quieter, semi-rural housing slightly outside city boundaries.

Healthcare workers frequently settle in Viewmont and Northwest Hickory, established suburban areas known for tree-lined streets, brick ranches, and quick access to local facilities. Those wanting a more pedestrian-friendly lifestyle look to the historic Uptown district, where restored Craftsman bungalows sit near local businesses and cultural spaces.

Waterfront enclaves along Lake Hickory cater to those seeking shoreline docks and cottages, while nearby communities like Bethlehem, Conover, and Taylorsville offer quieter, semi-rural housing slightly outside city boundaries.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: catmccrary.com Source 2: facebook.com

Getting aroundDaily driving in Hickory is generally straightforward, with average drive times running under twenty minutes across town and minimal traffic congestion on arterial routes compared to larger metropolitan centers. A personal vehicle is almost essential, as the city has a low walk score and lacks a comprehensive public transportation network. Regional connectivity is anchored by Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 321, offering straightforward access across western Catawba County and connecting drivers to Charlotte in approximately an hour.

Daily driving in Hickory is generally straightforward, with average drive times running under twenty minutes across town and minimal traffic congestion on arterial routes compared to larger metropolitan centers. A personal vehicle is almost essential, as the city has a low walk score and lacks a comprehensive public transportation network.

Regional connectivity is anchored by Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 321, offering straightforward access across western Catawba County and connecting drivers to Charlotte in approximately an hour.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: rent.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsWater-based recreation is centered on Lake Hickory and the Catawba River, which offer boat launches, kayaking routes, and shoreline fishing. The city’s multi-use Hickory Trail system features the Hickory Riverwalk, including an overwater pedestrian bridge crossing sections of the lake. Across the municipality, residents have access to twenty-six public parks, while hikers and campers can easily reach trailheads along the Blue Ridge Mountains for weekend excursions.

Water-based recreation is centered on Lake Hickory and the Catawba River, which offer boat launches, kayaking routes, and shoreline fishing. The city’s multi-use Hickory Trail system features the Hickory Riverwalk, including an overwater pedestrian bridge crossing sections of the lake.

Across the municipality, residents have access to twenty-six public parks, while hikers and campers can easily reach trailheads along the Blue Ridge Mountains for weekend excursions.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visithickorync.com Source 2: hickorync.gov Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Set in the rolling Catawba County foothills, Hickory offers relocating nurses an easygoing pace of life paired with regional medical significance. The city has transitioned from its furniture manufacturing legacy into a diversified hub anchored by healthcare, education, and outdoor amenities. Hospital staff benefit from short commutes that rarely exceed twenty minutes, making daily travel to work stress-free compared to major urban areas. Off shift, life revolves around Lake Hickory and the pedestrian-friendly Hickory Riverwalk, with twenty-six city parks and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains providing easy weekend escapes. Downtown Union Square serves as the social centerpiece, where colleagues meet for dinner at Vintage House or Standard Oyster Company, pick up local produce at the farmers market, or catch outdoor concerts under the Sails on the Square. Residential living ranges from mid-century ranches in Viewmont and Northwest Hickory to lakeside cottages and historic Craftsman bungalows near Uptown. The trade-off is a quiet nightlife and an almost total dependence on personal vehicles, but for nurses seeking outdoor recreation, welcoming neighborhoods, and a grounded lifestyle, Hickory is a balanced home base.

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As of 2026-02Source 1: catmccrary.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: hickorync.gov Source 4: visithickorync.com Source 5: rent.com

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