Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor Nurse Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care on a general medical and surgical unit. The selected candidate will have a strong orthopedic background and be committed to patient-centered care during night shifts, working 12-hour nights with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: RN License, 1 year of experience, valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and a strong orthopedic care background
Preferred Qualifications: Compassion and teamwork skills, experience with knee and hip replacements and multi-level spine surgeries
Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive patient care, assisting with procedures related to orthopedic surgeries, and adhering to hospital unit policies and guidelines
Certifications: BLS required; additional certifications are preferred but not specified
Additional Information: Candidate must have experience in orthopedic procedures such as knee and hip replacements and spinal surgeries. The unit utilizes Meditech documentation system, and team members are expected to rotate through floating policy. The unit offers opportunities to work with new equipment and technology, with a focus on skilled, experienced staff and flexible scheduling options.
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 01/18/2027
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-09-30
Cross Country Job ID #1307110. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Documentationunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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