Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Smyrna, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position at a busy acute care hospital in Smyrna, TN, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and an active TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Located in the Med/Surg unit of an acute care hospital in Smyrna, TN
• 54-bed unit including an 11-bed dedicated orthopedic/spine floor
• Patient population includes general medical/surgical, orthopedic/spine, stable trauma, psych medical hold, and post-procedural patients (e.g., post-cath, lap appy/chole, thoracentesis/paracentesis, HD/peritoneal dialysis, CBI)
• RN patient ratio is 1:5-6; RN/LPN teams manage approximately 10 patients total per hall
• Unit staffing includes unit secretaries (until 8pm on weekdays), PCTs, externs, and LPNs
• 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
• 13-week contract
• At least one weekend shift required per 4-week period
• Floating within the unit at the unit's discretion

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN or compact state license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted); ACLS preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
• Strong assessment, prioritization, critical thinking, and time management skills
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing care for a diverse medical/surgical patient population with a range of acuity levels, including ortho/spine and stable trauma patients
• The unit is ACS Certified, a Hernia Center of Excellence, Spine & Joint Accredited, a Leapfrog Top 100 Hospital, and a Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention recipient (2022)
• Technology in use includes Teletracking for bed placement, MobiLab, PatientKeeper, Inspire App, and Wound Capture
• Grey scrubs are required
• Unit is known for strong teamwork, experienced staff, supportive culture, and consistent communication with department leadership
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date