# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN), Med/Surg Trauma – Tennessee**Start Date:** September 28, 2026 **Location:** Tennessee **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** 3 twelve-hour shifts per week; 2 weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule; 6:1 patient ratio**Highlights:** - Work in a 34-bed Trauma Med/Surg unit at an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center with Comprehensive Stroke and Certified Chest Pain Center certifications- Utilize Meditech documentation system with modern equipment including IV pumps, telemetry, continuous pulse ox, feeding pumps, PCA, and iMobile communication technology- Tech support available on day and night shifts; unit secretary coverage from 7a-7p- Gain experience with diverse patient population requiring surgical drain maintenance, wound care, chest tubes, and nasogastric tubes- Contract length: 13 weeks (standard travel assignment)- Opportunity to work in a facility committed to compassionate, patient-centered care with bedside shift reporting**Requirements:** - Active RN license- Current BLS certification- Med/Surg experience required- Ability to prioritize care and multitask effectively- Competency in IV insertion and basic wound care- Experience with maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes**Why It's a Great Opportunity:** This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity trauma environment where you'll make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from complex medical and surgical conditions. The unit emphasizes attentive, compassionate care with strong family involvement in care planning, allowing you to build personal connections while developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive team environment.