Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: 05/25/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient assessments and provide general care for a 36-bed Medical Surgical unit with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
• Manage and maintain wounds, tracheostomies, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, and support patients experiencing strokes or seizures
• Administer and monitor Heparin drips, PCA pumps, and dialysis support as needed for the patient population
• Provide post-operative care for patients following amputations, ostomy procedures, oral surgeries, chest tube placements, and wound vac application
• Conduct bedside shift reports, perform safety checks every 1–2 hours, and maintain 100% medication scanning including controlled substances
• Adhere to HAI prevention protocols including CVC and Foley monitoring, fall prevention measures, and standard precautions

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Proficiency with Meditech documentation system
• Ability to commit to 4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling block and float over core staff as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience operating PD Cyclers, Alaris IV Pumps, Hoyer Lifts, and Welch Allyn VS Carts
• Familiarity with post-operative patient care including wound vacs and chest tube management
• Experience with dialysis patient care and PCA pump management

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, energetic team with supportive charge nurses and experienced leadership committed to a smooth onboarding experience for travel staff
• Travel nurses are treated as core staff and held to the same level of accountability and recognition, fostering a true team environment focused on patient outcomes