Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,694 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience and prior travel experience.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting, Level I Trauma Center
• Med/Surg unit with a team nursing model; patient ratios are approximately 1:7 with support from PCCs and other RNs
• Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• On-call required as needed
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Floating between like units and campuses within 20 miles may be required, though cross-campus floating is rare
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — Tennessee (TN) or NLC Compact license required; no pending licensure accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required; 3+ years preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• At least one completed prior travel nursing assignment required
• ADN degree minimum required for this position
• Driver's License required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not eligible; candidates must have completed at least one prior travel assignment
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; RTO cannot be added after an offer has been presented
• Holiday coverage: if Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's fall within the assignment, the traveler must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3; if only 2 holidays fall within the assignment, at least 1 must be covered
• Former permanent employees or internal associates must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Vaccination documentation required

American Traveler Job ID #P-728179. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.