Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Location: Chattanooga, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 8/14/2026
Salary: $1840.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)

Location

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Projected Start: August 31, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with a patient ratio of 5–6:1
  • Utilize Meditech for clinical documentation and patient record management
  • Collaborate with PCT support staff and interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality care
  • Adhere to facility Med-Surg floating policy as needed across applicable units
  • Meet patient experience benchmarks in accordance with unit standards
  • Fulfill scheduling requirements including 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
  • Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
  • Proficiency with general Med-Surg equipment and workflows
  • Experience with Meditech documentation system
  • Team-oriented and compassionate approach to patient care

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior travel nursing experience in a Medical Surgical setting
  • Familiarity with Med-Surg float pool environments

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to join a brand-new unit within an established hospital, contributing to the culture and standards from the ground up
  • 13-week contract offering valuable travel nursing experience in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area

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