Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,863 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical position requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least one year of Med/Surg experience, including comfort working with a forensic/prison patient population. Details Medical Surgical unit within a hospital setting Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00 16-week contract assignment Floating required to other Med/Surg and Telemetry units, including forensics and inpatient units Must be comfortable providing care to the prison population Facility enforces a strict no-call policy Requirements Active TN state RN license or compact multi-state license required Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) CPI certification required (MAB accepted in lieu of CPI) Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience required Experience with oncology patients Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and peripheral line care/management Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and medication administration Respiratory care experience required Preferred skills include chemotherapy administration, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, wound care/wound vac, PCA management, telemetry, and tracheostomy care/management Two professional references required for consideration PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration Additional Information Provide direct patient care within the Medical Surgical unit, including forensic and inpatient populations Holiday coverage required for contracts starting in September, with nurses working 3 of the following 6 holidays based on assigned group: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day Schedule swaps with peers may be arranged to accommodate personal holiday preferences Contracts starting in September should extend into the new year to ensure holiday coverage Locals and first-time travelers are accepted at the same rate American Traveler Job ID P-743229. 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.