Travel Med Surg RN - $1,884 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 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: Sep 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring an active TN or compact RN license and 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience. Details 36-bed Med Surg unit within a hospital setting Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week block Floating required, with travelers floating alongside core staff Documentation completed in Meditech Unit equipment includes PD cyclers, Welch Allyn vital signs carts, Hoyer lifts, Broda chairs, and Alaris IV pumps Patient population requires care for wounds, tracheostomies, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, strokes, and seizures Some patients require dialysis or PCA pumps, with Heparin as the only drip medication used Provides post-operative care for amputations, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, oral surgeries, and wound vacs Requirements Active RN license (TN or Compact) currently in hand Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg nursing experience required No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted) Additional Information Perform bedside shift reporting and conduct safety checks every 1-2 hours with a focus on communication and responsiveness Follow HAI prevention protocols including CVC and Foley monitoring with standard precautions Adhere to fall prevention protocols and 100% medication scanning, including controlled substances Scrub colors accepted: Navy, Blue, White, Black, Gray, and Ceil Blue Join a supportive, youthful team with experienced charge nurses and leadership to ensure a smooth transition Travelers are treated as core staff and held to the same standards of accountability and recognition Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted American Traveler Job ID P-749530. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg 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.