Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Neuro

Location

Nashville, TN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Two weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule | Projected Start: May 25, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive and compassionate care to patients on a 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
• Prioritize and manage care for medical-surgical and neurological patient populations, including multitasking across multiple acuity levels
• Perform IV starts, basic wound care, and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including IV pumps, telemetry, continuous pulse ox machines, feeding pumps, PCA, EKG machines, bladder scanners, and SCDs
• Document accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Conduct bedside shift reports and actively engage patients and family members in the plan of care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to float per unit policy; contract/travel staff are first to float by rotation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working on a Neuro Med/Surg unit or with neurological patient populations
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic health record documentation
• Experience working in a facility with Stroke, Trauma, or Chest Pain center designations

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with tech assistance on both day and night shifts and access to modern iMobile communication technology
• Join a facility recognized with Comprehensive Stroke, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center certifications