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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry | Chattanooga, TN 37404

Travel RN opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee: join a collaborative cardiac med-surg team and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced inpatient telemetry unit. Chattanooga, TN 37404 offers a scenic, energetic setting with easy access to outdoor recreation, riverfront views, and a vibrant local culture.

Overview

This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an RN who enjoys caring for diverse medical-surgical patients while using strong cardiac and telemetry assessment skills. You’ll work alongside an experienced healthcare team in a well-structured 30-bed cardiac med-surg unit with modern monitoring tools and strong staffing support, helping deliver excellent outcomes on every shift.

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Med/Surg RN with cardiac/telemetry focus
• Location: Chattanooga, TN 37404
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,640 - $1,730
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; weekend coverage required based on unit scheduling
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Charting System: Meditech
• Unit Setting: 30-bed cardiac med-surg unit

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent med-surg nursing experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS required
• Telemetry experience required
• Strong cardiac telemetry knowledge and EKG rhythm identification skills
• Experience with cardiac medications and drips, including titratable and non-titratable infusions
• Comfort working with Meditech or similar electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Ability to adapt quickly in a travel nursing assignment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients with cardiac needs
• Monitor telemetry and identify rhythm changes promptly
• Administer and manage cardiac drips per protocol and provider orders
• Assess patients, document findings accurately, and communicate changes in condition
• Collaborate with charge nurses, nursing assistants, and unit support staff to maintain efficient patient flow
• Support a patient ratio-focused environment while maintaining high standards of care
• Use clinical judgment to prioritize care and respond to evolving patient needs
• Maintain professionalism and follow unit standards for scheduling, teamwork, and documentation

Apply now to explore this Chattanooga healthcare job and join a supportive travel nursing team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #518970. 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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