Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Nashville, TN

Prioritize and manage care for medical-surgical and trauma patients, including IV insertion, basic wound care, and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes. Utilize unit equipment including IV pumps, telemetry, SCD devices, continuous pulse oximetry machines, feeding pumps, PCA, EKG machines, and bladder scanners.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Trauma

Location

Nashville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Two weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members on a 34-bed Trauma Med/Surg unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
• Prioritize and manage care for medical-surgical and trauma patients, including IV insertion, basic wound care, and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Utilize unit equipment including IV pumps, telemetry, SCD devices, continuous pulse oximetry machines, feeding pumps, PCA, EKG machines, and bladder scanners
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Conduct bedside shift reports and actively include patients and family members in the plan of care
• Float to other units as needed per facility contract labor rotation policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask in a fast-paced trauma environment
• Proficiency with IV insertion, basic wound care, and management of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a trauma or Level II Trauma Center setting
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and related unit equipment
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients and families and incorporate them into care planning

Why Join Us

• Work within a facility recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center
• Benefit from strong unit support including tech assistance on both day and night shifts and a unit secretary available during day hours