Med-Surg Detox RN
Pulaski, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Detox Unit night shift position in Pulaski, TN, requiring at least 3 years of experience and AHA-certified BLS, ALS, and PALS.

Details

• 13-week contract at an acute care hospital in Pulaski, TN
• Detox Unit assignment; ER experience will also be considered
• 13-bed unit serving adult and geriatric patients (ages 17+) with substance abuse, polysubstance abuse, ETOH withdrawal, seizures, liver disease, hypertension, high fall risk, and related behavioral and medical conditions
• Patient ratio of 1:7
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, plus additional weekends as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to other departments may be required on an as-needed basis, but is not standard
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, Zoll monitors, and IV catheters
• EMR: HMS/Medhost

Requirements

• Active RN license valid in Tennessee (TN state license or compact license) required
• ASN minimum required education
• Current AHA certifications required prior to start: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required; 5+ years preferred
• Proficiency in patient care across all age groups and bedside shift reporting
• IV access skills required
• CIWA/COWS experience preferred
• Experience assisting with bedside procedures such as PICC lines and midlines preferred
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Must not be employed full-time elsewhere

Additional Information

• Care responsibilities include administering valium tapers, Subutex, Vivitrol, banana bags, rescue medications, and routine/home medications for detox and substance abuse patients
• Handle With Care certification will be required after hire
• All clinical staff must be cleared through the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start
• AHA-issued certifications are required (non-AHA equivalents not accepted)
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Education expectations and required audits/processes — including bedside shift report, briefs, debriefs, and unit checks — are expected to be completed and followed throughout the contract
• Scrub color: any solid color; hoodies, open-toed shoes, logo outerwear, and jewelry or items that could pose a safety risk are not permitted
• Ideal candidates are team-oriented, calm under pressure, confident in clinical judgment, and willing to support and improve department processes