Medical Surgical RN
Nashville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,834/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care126 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical position requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least one year of Med/Surg experience, including comfort working with a forensic/prison patient population.
Details
- Medical Surgical unit within a hospital setting
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
- 16-week contract assignment
- Floating required to other Med/Surg and Telemetry units, including forensics and inpatient units
- Must be comfortable providing care to the prison population
- Facility enforces a strict no-call policy
Requirements
- Active TN state RN license or compact multi-state license required
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- CPI certification required (MAB accepted in lieu of CPI)
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience required
- Experience with oncology patients
- Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and peripheral line care/management
- Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response
- Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and medication administration
- Respiratory care experience required
- Preferred skills include chemotherapy administration, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, wound care/wound vac, PCA management, telemetry, and tracheostomy care/management
- Two professional references required for consideration
- PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care within the Medical Surgical unit, including forensic and inpatient populations
- Holiday coverage required for contracts starting in September, with nurses working 3 of the following 6 holidays based on assigned group: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
- Schedule swaps with peers may be arranged to accommodate personal holiday preferences
- Contracts starting in September should extend into the new year to ensure holiday coverage
- Locals and first-time travelers are accepted at the same rate
Facility
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
1 nurse recommends working with Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
- Short Term Acute Care
- 126 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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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