Med Surg Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,889/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care655 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 22, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position on a fast-paced post-op surgical unit requiring at least 1 year of recent specialty experience and an active TN or compact RN license.
Details
- Work on a 36-bed post-op surgical unit (9 Tower Surgical) within a hospital setting
- Care for patients following post op surgical procedures including vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, and colorectal surgery
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- 13-week assignment length
- Uses bariatric fitted ADLs, wound vacs, drains, and lift equipment
- Documents in Meditech EMR
- Floating required to other Medical-Surgical units
Requirements
- Active RN license (TN or compact) currently in hand
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
- At least 1 year of recent experience in Med/Surg specialty required
- Experience with wound care including packing, dressing changes, and wound vac maintenance
- Experience with Foley catheter care and continuous bladder irrigation
- Experience with ostomy appliance changes and maintenance
- Experience with nasogastric tube insertion and suction
- Experience with TPN administration
- Experience with blood administration
- Experience with central line care and dressing changes
- No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more in the past 12 months
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (Canadian SSN not accepted)
- One professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced unit with short lengths of stay, requiring strong time management and teamwork skills
- Participate in bedside shift report
- Maintain post op surgical procedure sites
- Team includes 8 bedside RNs per shift along with a Charge RN, Unit Secretary, Manager, and CNC on day shift
- Ideal candidates are outgoing and customer service oriented
- Scrub colors required: Black, Grey, White, or Royal Blue
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration; local candidates will not be considered
- Maintain prompt attendance and professional appearance
Facility
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 655 beds
Employer
American Traveler
82 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I had a great experience working with my recruiter Sebrona. She was incredibly responsive, got my application submitted quickly, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. She made the travel nursing job search smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated her communication and dedication to helping me find the right assignment. I would definitely recommend her to any travel nurse looking for a recruiter who truly wants the best for their nurses.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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