Travel Med Surg Neurology/Stroke RN - $1,806 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stroke
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• 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: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neurology/Stroke Unit position requiring NIHSS certification and a TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 30-bed designated Stroke Unit that also cares for general medical/surgical patients during lower stroke volume periods
• Patient population ranges from young adult to late adult (18-60+)
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:6
• Core staffing team includes RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Nurse Interns with the RN assuming full responsibility for team patients
• Night shift schedule from 18:45-07:15
• 13-week assignment length
• May be required to float between units or facilities within a 35-mile radius based on staffing needs, census, and acuity, with advance notice always provided before the shift

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification required
• Successful completion of a proctored rhythm test required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Nursys verification and primary source license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Must provide a US Social Security Number and US home address

Additional Information

• Join a fast-paced Neurology/Stroke Team focused on improving patients' quality of life and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Strong teamwork and clear communication skills are essential
• Radius rule applies allowing local candidates but at a reduced rate, which varies by facility location
• Travelers should begin discussing extension with their manager approximately 45 days before assignment end date
• COVID vaccination is not required

American Traveler Job ID #P-755570. 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

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