Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Athens, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
Facility: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: 1114 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303
Department: Medical/Surgical
Shift: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Open Positions: 1
Job Description
Starr Regional Medical Center is a two-campus healthcare system serving the Athens and Etowah communities in Tennessee. The Athens campus provides emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. The Med/Surg unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical and post-surgical conditions.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- Valid RN license or authorization to practice in Tennessee
- Strong critical-thinking skills preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team
- Tennessee Abuse Registry screening required before the assignment start date
Unit Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical
- Trauma Level: III
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients; no pediatric patients
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Patient Census: Currently up to 18 patients, with plans to expand to 24
- EHR/Charting System: Medhost
- Equipment: Bladder scanners, glucometers, and other clinical equipment
- Common Conditions: Pneumonia, stroke (CVA), chest pain, post-surgical care, electrolyte imbalances, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Schedule & Additional Information
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: 23 weekend hours, as specified in the posting; confirm the exact rotation with the facility
- On-Call: Not required
- Floating: Not required
- Orientation: Biweekly on Mondays, according to the facility's schedule
- Scrubs: Any color accepted
- Dress Code: Casual wear is not permitted
- Position Reason: New/expanded service line
Orientation Dates
- August 10 and 24
- September 8 and 21
- October 5 and 19
- November 2, 16, and 30
- December 14
Important: All required certifications must be obtained before the assignment starts. The facility may require additional certifications based on its current policies. Refer to the latest LPNT checklist for updated requirements.
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Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits