Med Surg RN
Johnson City, TN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position working night shifts with a 1:7 patient ratio and telemetry experience preferred.

Details

• Med/Surg unit in a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule options: 36/36, 36/48, or 48/48 per week
• Patient ratio of 1:7
• Rotating weekend requirement
• No on-call responsibilities
• Telemetry experience preferred, including on-unit and remote monitoring
• Epic EMR (preferred)
• Work settings include MS/Tele, PCU/Stepdown, Telemetry, Orthopedics, and Cardiovascular units

Requirements

• Active TN or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of PCU experience documented within the past 2 years (hard requirement)
• Current AHA BLS required; AHA ACLS required; NIHSS preferred
• AHA-issued certifications only accepted
• Candidate must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Two supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Drug test must be completed within 12–14 days prior to start; candidates must be available and willing to return for a second test if needed
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines
• Skills in respiratory management, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, neurological care, wound care, and isolation precautions are relevant to this role

Additional Information

• Orientation begins on Sundays via online computer-based learning (CBLs); modules average 4–5 hours and are completed during orientation
• Nurses are expected to actively support clinical education for nursing students alongside their regular patient care duties
• Trauma Level I facility; Level I trauma experience preferred, particularly for first-time travelers
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility