Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
Smyrna, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a night shift Med/Surg position in Smyrna, TN, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and an active TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Located in the Main Hospital building on the 3rd Floor Med/Surg unit (54 beds, including an 11-bed dedicated ortho/spine unit)
• Patient population includes general medical/surgical, orthopedic and spine, stable traumas, psych medical hold, post-catheterization (w/o intervention), lap appy/chole, thoracentesis/paracentesis, IR special procedures, HD/peritoneal dialysis, CBI, and more
• RN patient ratio is 1:5–6; RN/LPN teams share a total of 10 patients per hall, supported by PCTs (1:12–15)
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps, remote telemetry, continuous pulse ox, specialty beds, transfer equipment, wound vacs, chest tubes, NG and feeding tubes, bladder scanners, and a 12-lead EKG machine
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• At least one weekend shift required per 4-week scheduling period
• Floating is at the unit's discretion
• 13-week travel contract

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); ACLS preferred but optional
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; at least 1 year must be in Med/Surg
• Strong assessment, prioritization, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• RN/LPN team structure supported by unit secretaries (until 8 PM on weekdays), techs, and externs
• Technology in use includes Teletracking for bed placement, MobiLab, PatientKeeper, Inspire App, and Wound Capture
• The facility holds several notable recognitions: ACS Certified, Hernia Center of Excellence, Spine & Joint Accredited, Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention (2022), and Leapfrog Top 100 Hospital
• The unit is known for strong team culture, experienced nursing staff, supportive leadership, and flexible scheduling
• Grey scrubs are required
• Unit-specific guidelines and policies are provided upon pre-boarding