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Job ID: 891352
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,879.21
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)
Location
Chattanooga, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every other weekend and holiday rotation | Projected Start: October 19, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
- Perform IV starts, nasogastric tube placement, wound care, and lab draws
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, including management of heparin drips and telemetry
- Operate unit equipment including wound vacs, IV pumps, glucometers, bladder scanners, and feeding pumps
- Document patient care using the Editech documentation system
- Float between assigned units as needed per unit floating policy; deliver positive patient and family experience, performing service recovery and escalating concerns through the chain of command
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or a compact state
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- Proficiency in IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Ability to adhere to dress code: navy scrubs required; no fleece or sweatshirts
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Editech or similar electronic documentation systems
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and heparin drip management
- Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, patient-centered approach
Why Join Us
- Work within a supportive, family-oriented unit culture with visible leadership, self-scheduling opportunities, and a strong learning environment
- Be part of a team that values colleague recognition through programs such as the Daisy Award, Bee Award, and peer-to-peer acknowledgment initiatives