Med Surg – RN

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Job ID: 876097

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,887.96

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)

Location

Nashville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Projected Start: September 14, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and provide general care on a 36-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:4 to 1:5 patient ratio
• Manage and maintain wounds, tracheostomies, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, and support patients experiencing strokes or seizures
• Administer and monitor Heparin drips, PCA pumps, and dialysis support as required by patient population
• Provide post-operative care for patients following amputations, ostomy procedures, oral surgeries, chest tube placements, and wound vac applications
• Conduct bedside shift reports, perform safety checks every 1–2 hours, and maintain 100% medication scanning including controlled substances
• Adhere to HAI prevention protocols including CVC and Foley monitoring, fall prevention measures, and standard precautions

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with Meditech electronic documentation system
• Availability to work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling block; willingness to float over core staff per unit policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience operating PD Cyclers, Alaris IV Pumps, Hoyer Lifts, and Welch Allyn VS Carts
• Familiarity with wound vac therapy and complex post-operative patient management
• Background in stroke and seizure patient care within an acute care setting

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, high-energy team with supportive charge nurses and experienced leadership committed to a smooth onboarding experience
• Travel clinicians are integrated as core staff members and recognized equally for their contributions to patient outcomes

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