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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position at a Level 3 trauma hospital in Athens, TN, requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital Med/Surg unit (Medical Surgical Combination 1) at a Level 3 trauma facility
• Patient population consists of adults and geriatric patients; no pediatric cases
• Common diagnoses and treatments include pneumonia, CVA, chest pain, post-surgical care, electrolyte imbalances, and DVT
• Patient ratio is 6:1, with a current max unit census of 18 patients
• Equipment used includes bladder scanners and glucometers
• EMR is Medhost
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend hours are required every other weekend
• No on-call or float requirements
• 13-week contract with 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active RN license valid in Tennessee (TN state license or compact license) required
• Current AHA BLS certification required prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience required
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates

Additional Information

• Critical care thinking skills are preferred
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; casual wear is not permitted
• Candidates must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates who are employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible
• Orientation is held bi-weekly on Mondays