Med Surg – RN

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Job ID: 903878

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Nights)

Location

Athens, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Manage common diagnoses including pneumonia, CVA, chest pain, post-surgical recovery, electrolyte imbalances, and DVT
• Operate unit equipment including bladder scanners and glucometers
• Document patient care accurately using the Medhost EHR system
• Maintain a patient ratio of up to 6:1 within a unit capacity of up to 24 beds
• Adhere to all facility policies, dress code requirements, and Tennessee state regulations governing RN practice

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure valid for practice in the state of Tennessee
• BLS certification required prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or relevant RN experience
• All clinical staff must be cleared through the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start date
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Critical care thinking and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience with geriatric patient populations
• Familiarity with Medhost or similar EHR platforms

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, community-focused team at a Trauma Level 3 acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services
• No call requirements and no float requirements — focus on delivering quality care to your assigned unit

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