Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Chattanooga, TN

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Days)

Location

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 4 weekend shifts per 28-day schedule | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
• Manage patients with a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, renal disease, GI illnesses, and telemetry needs
• Perform and oversee procedures involving CVCs, indwelling catheters, heparin drips, IV pumps, and SCDs
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Utilize communication boards to support patient experience standards
• Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators, Unit Secretaries, PCTs, and Case Management team members

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with Meditech or comparable electronic health record system
• Strong teamwork, compassion, collaboration, and communication skills
• Ability to float and participate in unit rotation as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring in a Med/Surg setting
• Familiarity with managing heparin drips and central venous catheters
• Experience working in a high-acuity Medical/Surgical environment with diverse patient populations

Why Join Us

• Join a well-supported unit with Clinical Coordinators, Unit Secretaries, PCTs, and Case Management available to assist with patient care
• Work alongside an experienced, collaborative team in a structured and resource-rich Medical/Surgical environment