Job Description
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Observation
Location
Dickson, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Projected Start: August 10, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Observation unit within a full-service acute care hospital
- Monitor and assess patients in an observation status, identifying changes in condition and responding appropriately
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care provided, and outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in Tennessee or a compact state license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- BLS certification required
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in an Observation unit setting
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and quality measure initiatives
- Previous travel nursing experience
Why Join Us
- Join a recognized acute care facility known for quality awards and accreditations, including stroke rehabilitation certification
- Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a reputation for compassionate patient care and professional growth opportunities
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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