Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse - $1,889 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: May 22, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position on a fast-paced post-op surgical unit requiring at least 1 year of recent specialty experience and an active TN or compact RN license. Details Work on a 36-bed post-op surgical unit (9 Tower Surgical) within a hospital setting Care for patients following post op surgical procedures including vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, and colorectal surgery Patient ratio of 1:5 Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM 13-week assignment length Uses bariatric fitted ADLs, wound vacs, drains, and lift equipment Documents in Meditech EMR Floating required to other Medical-Surgical units Requirements Active RN license (TN or compact) currently in hand Current BLS certification required Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required At least 1 year of recent experience in Med/Surg specialty required Experience with wound care including packing, dressing changes, and wound vac maintenance Experience with Foley catheter care and continuous bladder irrigation Experience with ostomy appliance changes and maintenance Experience with nasogastric tube insertion and suction Experience with TPN administration Experience with blood administration Experience with central line care and dressing changes No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more in the past 12 months US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSN not accepted) One professional reference required for consideration Additional Information Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced unit with short lengths of stay, requiring strong time management and teamwork skills Participate in bedside shift report Maintain post op surgical procedure sites Team includes 8 bedside RNs per shift along with a Charge RN, Unit Secretary, Manager, and CNC on day shift Ideal candidates are outgoing and customer service oriented Scrub colors required: Black, Grey, White, or Royal Blue Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration; local candidates will not be considered Maintain prompt attendance and professional appearance American Traveler Job ID P-702670. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.