Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Chattanooga, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37412!

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical

Location

Chattanooga, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Every other weekend and holiday rotation | Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
• Perform IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, and lab draws
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry patients
• Operate and manage unit equipment including wound vacs, heparin drips, IV pumps, feeding pumps, bladder scanners, and glucometers
• Document patient care using the Editech documentation system
• Float between assigned units as needed per floating policy; maintain a positive patient and family experience and escalate concerns through the chain of command

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of Tennessee (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency in IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Ability to wear navy scrubs; no fleece or sweatshirts permitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Prior experience with Editech or similar electronic documentation systems
• Experience working in a high-acuity Med/Surg environment with telemetry patients

Why Join Us

• Join a supportive, family-oriented unit with visible leadership, a self-scheduling model, and a strong culture of colleague recognition including Daisy Award, Bee Award, and peer-to-peer acknowledgment programs
• Work in a learning-focused environment supported by experienced staff, clinical coordinators, and unit leadership

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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