Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics & Spine | Chattanooga, TN

Travel RN opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee: bring your med-surg and orthopedic nursing experience to a 13-week night-shift assignment. Care for patients recovering from joint replacements and complex spine procedures on a 26-bed orthopedic and spine unit. Chattanooga offers a lively riverfront, a welcoming city atmosphere, and easy access to scenic outdoor recreation.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Assignment: 13 weeks, October 1–December 31, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Unit: 26-bed orthopedic and spine unit; typical patient ratio is 6:1
• Scheduling: Four weekend shifts per schedule; floating may occur on a rotating basis
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs
• Documentation: Meditech

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to the assignment
• At least 1 year of nursing experience, including a strong orthopedic background
• Compassionate approach to patient care and ability to work collaboratively with the care team
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in the unit’s weekend and rotating floating schedule

Med-Surg and Orthopedic RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate medical-surgical nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic and spine procedures.
• Monitor patients before and after knee and hip replacements and multilevel spine surgeries.
• Assess patient status, document nursing care in Meditech, and communicate changes to appropriate care team members.
• Collaborate with unit staff, including patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and navigators, to support coordinated patient care.
• Follow unit procedures and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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.