Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,092 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Carthage, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Carthage, Tennessee Nursing Job

Bring your Med/Surg nursing experience to a welcoming critical access hospital in Carthage, Tennessee. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers a supportive team environment, a manageable 18-bed acute care unit, and the chance to care for adult and geriatric patients with occasional pediatric cases. If you’re searching for travel nursing jobs in Tennessee, this role combines clinical variety with a scenic Cumberland River community near lakes, boating, fishing, and convenient access to Nashville.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) Registered Nurse
• Setting: 18-bed acute care unit
• Location: Carthage, Tennessee
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekend Rotation: Rotating weekends
• Call: None
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Charting System: Meditech
• Patient Ratio: 1:5

Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• ADN or BSN required
• Experience with IV therapy, Foley catheters, pain management, and EMAR
• Comfort working with adult and geriatric patients, with occasional pediatric patients
• Friendly, compassionate team player with a strong commitment to quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult, geriatric, and occasional pediatric patients on a Med/Surg unit
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in status
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and support pain management plans
• Perform Foley catheter care and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to support safe, effective treatment plans
• Care for patients with common diagnoses such as COPD, pneumonia, hip fractures, AMS, falls, UTI, and abdominal pain
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining a positive, team-oriented approach

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Carthage, Tennessee and advance your Med/Surg RN career today.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #512442. 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: Med/Surg

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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