Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Post-Op

Location

Nashville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 twelve-hour shifts per week | Expected 2 weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Post-Op Med/Surg unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
• Prioritize and manage care for post-operative patients, including basic wound care, maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Initiate and maintain IV access and manage IV pump therapy, PCA, and feeding pumps
• Monitor patients using telemetry, continuous pulse oximetry, and EKG machines
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech documentation system
• Deliver attentive, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care, including bedside shift report and involvement of patients and families in the plan of care

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (must be valid for the state of practice)
• BLS certification required
• Demonstrated Med/Surg experience
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to float per unit policy; contract/travel staff are first to float by rotation when multiple contract staff are scheduled

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring and related equipment (SCDs, continuous pulse ox, bladder scanner)
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic documentation system
• Experience working in a stroke, trauma, or chest pain certified facility

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a tech-supported team with unit secretaries and patient care technicians available across shifts
• Gain experience in a facility recognized with Comprehensive Stroke, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center certifications