Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Ortho/Spine)

Location

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite | Projected Start: August 3, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 26-bed Ortho/Spine unit supporting patients undergoing knee and hip replacements as well as multi-level spine surgeries
• Maintain a patient ratio of 6:1 while delivering compassionate, team-oriented nursing care
• Operate and manage unit-specific equipment including coolers, walkers, SCDs, and CPMs
• Document patient information accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Collaborate with unit secretaries, PCTs, and Navigators to ensure continuity of care
• Fulfill scheduling requirements including 4 weekend shifts per schedule block and participate in unit float rotation as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Strong orthopedic nursing background
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to teamwork
• Ability to meet a patient experience benchmark of 72% or above
• Compliance with required dress code: navy scrubs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an Ortho/Spine specialty unit
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records system
• Experience with post-surgical orthopedic patient populations including spine surgery recovery

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a well-supported unit team including secretaries, PCTs, and Navigators in a structured and collaborative care environment
• Gain specialized experience in a high-acuity Ortho/Spine setting with exposure to a diverse range of orthopedic and spine surgical cases