Med Surg – RN
Job ID: #891362 | Chattanooga, TN
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Job ID: 891362
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,781.91
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical/Surgical
Location
Chattanooga, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Every other weekend and holiday rotation | Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
- Perform IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, and lab draws
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry patients
- Operate and manage unit equipment including wound vacs, heparin drips, IV pumps, feeding pumps, bladder scanners, and glucometers
- Document patient care using the Editech documentation system
- Float between assigned units as needed per floating policy; maintain a positive patient and family experience and escalate concerns through the chain of command
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid for the state of Tennessee (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
- Proficiency in IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, and cardiac rhythm recognition
- Ability to wear navy scrubs; no fleece or sweatshirts permitted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
- Prior experience with Editech or similar electronic documentation systems
- Experience working in a high-acuity Med/Surg environment with telemetry patients
Why Join Us
- Join a supportive, family-oriented unit with visible leadership, a self-scheduling model, and a strong culture of colleague recognition including Daisy Award, Bee Award, and peer-to-peer acknowledgment programs
- Work in a learning-focused environment supported by experienced staff, clinical coordinators, and unit leadership
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