Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 10/7/2026
Salary: $1739/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Ortho/Spine)
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Projected Start: 08/31/2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 26-bed Orthopedic/Spine unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
- Care for patients undergoing knee and hip replacement surgeries as well as multi-level spine surgeries
- Utilize unit equipment including coolers, walkers, SCDs, and CPMs in daily patient care
- Document patient information accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Collaborate with unit secretaries, PCTs, and Navigators to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
- Fulfill scheduling requirements including 4 weekend shifts per schedule block and participate in unit float rotation
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
- Demonstrated compassion and strong teamwork skills
- Ability to wear required uniform (navy scrubs)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in orthopedic or spine nursing
- Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records system
- Previous travel nursing experience
Why Join Us
- Join a well-supported unit staffed with secretaries, PCTs, and Navigators dedicated to team-based patient care
- Gain specialized experience in a high-volume orthopedic and spine surgical environment in a vibrant Tennessee city
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