Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,884 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift travel contract in Nashville, TN, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active TN or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 12 Tower unit within an acute care hospital setting in Nashville, TN
• 36-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
• Patient population includes post-op cases such as amputations, ostomy, drains, chest tubes, oral surgeries, and wound vacs, as well as patients requiring dialysis, PCA pumps, stroke, and seizure care — the only drip used is Heparin
• Equipment includes PD Cyclers, Welch Allyn VS Carts, Hoyer Lifts, Broda Chairs, and Alaris IV Pumps
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (19:00–07:00)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week block
• Travelers float over core staff
• Unit is supported by a secretary daily and PRN techs
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN license or compact RN license with TN privileges required
• Current BLS (AHA or ARC accepted) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required — certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
• Proficiency in patient assessment and care for wounds, tracheostomies, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, stroke, and seizure patients
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift reports, safety checks every 1–2 hours, HAI prevention (CVC and Foley monitoring), fall prevention, and 100% medication scanning including controlled substances
• Travelers are held to the same standards of accountability and recognition as core staff
• Supportive charge nurses and experienced leadership provide a smooth onboarding experience to the unit
• Scrub colors: Navy, Blue, White, Black, Gray, or Ceil Blue
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• No work history gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

American Traveler Job ID #P-712654. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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