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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in a hospital setting. This position involves providing patient care on a 30-bed medical-surgical unit with a focus on wound care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, and NGT placement. The role supports a family-centered environment with a team experienced in utilizing advanced equipment and technology.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification; no specific experience required beyond basic clinical skills
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation is preferred
Additional Information: The unit utilizes wound vacs, heparin infusions, suction devices, IV pumps, glucometers, bladder scanners, feeding pumps, and telemetry monitoring. Staff work in a family-oriented environment with a focus on positive patient experience, service recovery, and escalation of concerns through the chain of command. The unit promotes a positive and learning-focused atmosphere, with staff recognized through awards and recognition programs.
Float: Float rotation may be required between 2 North and 2 West units.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1304367. 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
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Heparinunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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