Travel Med Surg RN - $1,677 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

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

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #786695. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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