Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 10/15/2026
Salary: $1840/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical/Surgical Ortho/Spine (Night Shift)
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: August 3, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 26-bed Ortho/Spine unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
- Care for patients undergoing knee and hip replacement surgeries as well as multi-level spine surgeries
- Operate and manage unit equipment including coolers, walkers, SCDs, and CPMs
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
- Fulfill scheduling requirements including 4 weekend shifts per schedule block and participate in unit rotation floating policy
- Collaborate with unit secretaries, PCTs, and Navigators to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
- Strong orthopedic nursing background
- Demonstrated compassion and commitment to teamwork
- Ability to meet patient experience benchmarks and unit quality standards
- Willingness to wear required navy scrubs per unit dress code
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with Meditech electronic documentation system
- Familiarity with post-surgical orthopedic and spine patient populations
- Experience working in a high-acuity medical/surgical inpatient setting
Why Join Us
- Work alongside an experienced, supportive unit team with dedicated PCT and navigator support
- Gain specialized experience in a focused Ortho/Spine environment caring for a diverse surgical patient population
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