Travel Med Surg RN - $1,840 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse Job in Chattanooga, Tennessee | Ortho/Spine Acute Care

Compassionate Registered Nurse needed for a Travel Med-Surg RN assignment in Chattanooga, TN. Join a supportive orthopedic and spine unit in a fast-paced acute care setting and build your clinical experience in one of Tennessee’s most scenic and welcoming cities.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Location: Chattanooga, TN 37404
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 - $1,730
• Openings: 3
• Schedule Notes: 4 weekend shifts per schedule; rotation floating policy
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Unit Highlights: 26-bed ortho/spine unit with supportive staffing resources

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg or orthopedic nursing experience preferred
• Strong orthopedic background, ideally in acute care or post-op recovery
• Excellent compassion, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in weekend scheduling
• Comfortable in a fast-paced acute care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to post-op orthopedic and spine patients
• Monitor patient conditions, complete assessments, and report changes promptly
• Support recovery for knee and hip replacements as well as multi-level spine surgeries
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the care team to promote safe patient outcomes
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the Meditech electronic health record system
• Maintain a professional, patient-centered approach throughout each shift
• Follow unit guidelines while contributing to a positive team atmosphere

Why Apply for This Chattanooga Healthcare Job?

• Travel nursing opportunity in a sought-after Tennessee healthcare market
• Supportive ortho/spine unit with strong staffing resources
• Great opportunity to expand your Med/Surg and orthopedic nursing experience
• Competitive weekly pay and an attractive 13-week assignment

Apply now to join this Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee and take the next step in your healthcare career!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #509059. 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: Med/Surg

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