Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Nashville, Tennessee

Explore a travel nursing job in Nashville, TN, caring for post-operative patients on a 34-bed medical-surgical unit. Bring your Med/Surg RN experience to a supportive team and help patients and families feel informed and involved throughout recovery. Between shifts, enjoy Nashville’s live music, dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor spaces.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee (37207)
• Assignment: 13 weeks, November 3, 2026–February 2, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation: 2 weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule
• Estimated weekly pay: $1,640–$1,730
• Unit: Post-operative medical-surgical (Med/Surg); typical patient ratio is 6:1
• Systems and equipment: Meditech documentation; IV pumps, telemetry, SCDs, continuous pulse oximetry, feeding pumps, PCA, EKG machines, bladder scanner, and mobile communication technology
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of medical-surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license and authorization to practice in Tennessee
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to prioritize nursing care, multitask, and adapt to changing patient needs
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient- and family-centered approach

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive nursing care to post-operative medical-surgical patients.
• Assess patient needs, prioritize care, and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
• Start IVs and provide basic wound care, including care and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes.
• Use bedside shift reports and clear communication to involve patients and families in care planning.
• Document nursing care in Meditech and use unit equipment and mobile communication tools effectively.
• Participate in the unit’s floating rotation as needed.

Apply now for this 13-week travel RN contract in Nashville, 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.