Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

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