Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical / Med-Surg Job in Chattanooga, TN

Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404, a welcoming city known for its scenic riverfront, nearby mountain views, and vibrant downtown charm. This role offers 12-hour day shifts, a cardiac-focused unit, and strong weekly pay. Join a collaborative healthcare team and make an impact in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550 - $1,630
• Unit: 30-bed cardiac-focused Med/Surg unit
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Scheduling: Approximately every other weekend
• Location: Chattanooga, TN 37404

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing or acute care nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Cardiac nursing knowledge preferred
• Experience with telemetry and cardiac drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone preferred
• Comfort with Meditech documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate bedside care to adult Medical-Surgical patients
• Monitor telemetry, assess cardiac rhythms, and document findings accurately each shift
• Administer and titrate cardiac medications and IV drips per unit standards
• Manage chest tubes, wound vacs, and routine EKG needs as assigned
• Complete bedside rounding and hourly rounding to support positive patient outcomes
• Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care technicians, and the broader acute care team
• Float to similar Med/Surg areas when needed based on skill mix and unit needs
• Maintain a professional appearance and follow all unit safety and documentation standards

Apply now for this Travel RN job in Chattanooga, TN and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.