Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Preoperative
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pre-Op Registered Nurse in Chattanooga, TN. This position entails preparing surgical patients for procedures and providing phase 2 recovery in a busy hospital unit. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team utilizing advanced equipment and technology.
Job Details
- Location: Chattanooga, TN
- Specialty: Pre-Operative (Pre Op) Registered Nurse
- Shift: Days, with schedules including 3-12 hour shifts or 4-10 hour shifts; shift start times typically range from 5:30 am to 7:00 am.
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, minimum of 36 hours.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS; graduate of accredited nursing program; current RN license in state of Tennessee; at least 1 year of experience in pre-op or holding areas, or surgical recovery; experience with IV starts, moderate sedation, getting surgical patients ready for surgery, and providing phase 2 recovery.
- Additional Information: Must possess skills in IV starts, moderate sedation; experienced with nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters; capable of working within unit-specific policies and guidelines.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced procedures performed on the unit, such as nerve blocks or arterial lines.
- Submit applications with relevant certifications.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1317445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pre Op Registered Nurses
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus