Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Nashville, TN

Schedule / Job Type Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Three 12-hour shifts per week; two weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule. Operate and monitor unit equipment including IV pumps, telemetry, continuous pulse ox machines, feeding pumps, PCA, EKG machines, and bladder scanners.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Neuro

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg unit with a 6:1 patient ratio
• Perform IV starts, basic wound care, and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including IV pumps, telemetry, continuous pulse ox 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 contract labor floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with IV insertion and general Med/Surg clinical skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Neuro Med/Surg setting
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
• Experience working in a Comprehensive Stroke or Trauma-certified facility

Why Join Us

• Work within a facility recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center
• Benefit from tech support on both day and night shifts, providing a well-supported clinical environment