Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,793 per week

GQR 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: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Contract - W2 Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Job

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
Facility: Short Term Acute Care
Estimated Pay: $2,793.00
Duration:13 weeks
Specialty: Med/Surg
Shift: Nights
Job Type: Travel

*Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and are subject to change during an assignment.
 

Med-Surg Colorectal Unit – Unit 5 South

Staffing & Nurse-Patient Ratios

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
  • 7:00 AM shift: 1:5
  • 7:00 PM shift: 1:6
• LPNs: Utilized during the 7:00 AM shift
• Charge Nurse:
  • Present on each shift
  • Typically takes an assignment
  • Sometimes the charge nurse is included in staffing without an assignment being the goal
• Nurse Aides/PCTs:
  • Ratio: 12–15 patients per PCT
  • Duties include:
    • Taking vital signs
    • Bathing
    • Blood glucose monitoring
    • Phlebotomy
    • Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Certifications & Required Skills

• Required Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
• Medical/surgical nursing experience is essential.
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including:
  • Amiodarone (Amio)
  • Heparin (Hep)
  • Insulin
  • Cardizem

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

• The unit primarily cares for patients with colorectal conditions, including:
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Ileus
  • Patients recovering from associated surgical interventions
• Other common diagnoses include:
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Sepsis
  • Pneumonia

Equipment & Monitoring

• Respiratory Therapy Equipment:
  • High Flow
  • BiPAP devices used for less than 24 hours
• RNs are expected to troubleshoot these devices, but no further detailed responsibilities are specified.
• Telemetry:
  • GE tele monitors
  • Virtual monitoring only
  • No telemetry/monitor technicians on site
  • Nurses are responsible for reading their own EKG strips each shift

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Scheduling:
  • Self-scheduling is allowed.
  • Block scheduling is allowed.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or less frequently
• Holidays: Assigned on a rotating basis
• Floating: Required to other units

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit/Department-Specific Orientation: 3 shifts
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Benefits:
 

• Day 1 Insurance
   
• Cigna medical, MetLife dental and vision insurance
   
• License reimbursement for new licenses needed for each assignment
   
• Discounts with hotels and rental cars
   
• A dedicated recruiter and support team that will help you every step of the way to sure you start on time and have an exceptional experience
   
• Referral bonus up to $700
   

About the Company:
Finding the right role is about more than just matching skills to a job—it’s about aligning with your goals, values, and the way you want to work.

As an award-winning talent partner, we support healthcare professionals through every step of that process, offering meaningful opportunities, clear guidance, and long-term partnership. From our first conversation to your first day on the job (and beyond!), we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
 

GQR Job ID #845908. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN)

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