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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