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

Travel Med/Surg RN opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for a 13-week contract with competitive weekly pay, 12-hour day shifts, and a supportive 30-bed medical-surgical team.

Position Overview

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for a 13-week travel nursing assignment beginning October 19, 2026. This on-site Registered Nurse (RN) role supports a 30-bed medical-surgical unit with a 1:6 patient ratio, a family-oriented culture, visible leadership, and a strong learning environment. Chattanooga offers an appealing blend of outdoor recreation, scenic Tennessee River views, and a welcoming community for healthcare professionals seeking Tennessee nursing jobs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550–$1,630
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 18, 2027
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: 30-bed medical-surgical unit with approximately a 1:6 patient ratio
• Scheduling: Every other weekend and holiday rotation; block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Floating: May float between assigned medical-surgical units
• Uniform: Navy scrubs; fleece and sweatshirts are not permitted

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Tennessee
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with IV starts, nasogastric tube placement, wound care, and laboratory draws
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize telemetry changes
• Strong patient and family communication skills with a positive, service-focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing assistants, unit secretaries, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout the assigned shift
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient responses
• Start IVs, complete laboratory draws, place nasogastric tubes, and provide wound care
• Monitor telemetry and accurately recognize and communicate cardiac rhythm changes
• Manage and monitor equipment including wound vacs, infusion pumps, feeding pumps, glucometers, bladder scanners, and suction devices
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Partner with patients and families to address needs, provide education, and support positive outcomes
• Escalate clinical or service concerns through the appropriate chain of command
• Float between designated medical-surgical units as needed while maintaining quality and continuity of care
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations according to scheduling requirements

Apply now for this travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

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.