Support post-operative care for patients following amputations, ostomy procedures, oral surgeries, chest tube placements, and wound vac applications. Manage and maintain wounds, tracheostomies, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, and support patients experiencing strokes or seizures.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Nashville, TN
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)
Location
Nashville, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Projected Start: September 14, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and provide general care for a 36-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:4 to 1:5 patient ratio
Manage and maintain wounds, tracheostomies, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, and support patients experiencing strokes or seizures
Operate and monitor PD Cyclers, Alaris IV Pumps, and PCA pumps; administer Heparin drips as indicated
Support post-operative care for patients following amputations, ostomy procedures, oral surgeries, chest tube placements, and wound vac applications
Conduct bedside shift reports, perform safety checks every 1–2 hours, and maintain 100% medication scanning including controlled substances
Adhere to HAI prevention protocols including CVC and Foley monitoring, fall prevention measures, and standard precautions
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
BLS certification required
NIHSS certification required
Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
Proficiency with Meditech documentation system
Ability to fulfill scheduling requirements including 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block and float over core staff as needed
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience caring for dialysis patients and managing PCA pumps in an acute care setting
Familiarity with Welch Allyn VS Carts, Hoyer Lifts, Broda Chairs, and PD Cyclers
Background in post-operative patient care including wound vac management
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, high-energy team where travel nurses are treated as core staff and held to the same standard of accountability and recognition
Benefit from supportive charge nurses and experienced leadership committed to a smooth onboarding experience