Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler

Athens, Tennessee, United States

Position ID: P-773038

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$1,915.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg position requiring a TN or compact RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Medical/Surgical unit in a Level 3 trauma acute care hospital
• Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients, no pediatrics
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, CVA, chest pain, post-surgical care, electrolyte imbalances, and DVT
• Patient ratio of 6:1 with current unit census up to 18 patients, potentially increasing to 24
• Uses bladder scanners, glucometers, and other standard equipment
• Charting is done in Medhost EHR
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 guaranteed weekly hours with every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Critical care thinking skills preferred
• Must clear Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients
• Collaborate closely with the Director of MedSurg/ICU and unit team
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel assignment eligibility
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere while on assignment
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; casual attire is not permitted
• First-time travelers may be considered