Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,002 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Germantown, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced travel RN for a MS/Tele position requiring at least one prior completed travel assignment and a minimum of 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience.

Details

• Work in a Med/Surg Telemetry unit serving as an overflow, post-surgical, and observation unit
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Unit is transitioning to a team nursing model with LPNs being added to support RNs
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend rotation required as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Floating between like units and campuses within 20 miles may occur, though cross-campus floating is rare
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Tennessee or a valid Compact (NLC) license currently in hand — no pending licensure accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required (3+ years preferred)
• At least one completed prior travel assignment required — first-time travelers are not eligible
• Driver's License required for consideration
• ADN or higher education accepted for this position

Additional Information

• Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of initial consideration; RTO requests made after an offer is extended will not be forwarded for approval
• If Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all fall within the assignment, the traveler must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 holidays; if only 2 fall within the assignment, at least 1 must be covered
• Former permanent employees or internal associate travelers must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible to return as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-730952. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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.