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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