Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 9/16/2026
Salary: $2016/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: August 10, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
- Manage and monitor patients with respiratory diseases, renal disease, GI illnesses, and telemetry needs
- Perform and oversee procedures including CVC management, indwelling catheters, and heparin drips
- Utilize Meditech electronic documentation system for accurate and timely charting
- Participate in weekend shift rotation (4 shifts per 28-day schedule) and holiday rotation
- Engage in floating rotation as needed and uphold patient experience standards using communication boards
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Proficiency with standard medical equipment including IV pumps, SCDs, and walkers
- Strong teamwork, compassion, collaboration, and communication skills
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Meditech documentation system
- Background working alongside Clinical Coordinators, Unit Secretaries, PCTs, and Case Management teams
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a Med Surg setting
Why Join Us
- Join a well-supported unit with a multidisciplinary team including Clinical Coordinators, Unit Secretaries, PCTs, and Case Management
- Work in a structured environment with clear scheduling guidelines and a collaborative staff culture
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