Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Location: Chattanooga, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 8/20/2026
Salary: $1739.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days

Job Details

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

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