Orthopedic Surgery RN
Gallatin, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Ortho/Med-Surg night shift position requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical Combination unit specializing in Ortho, Post Operative, and Med/Surg care
• 23-bed unit with patient ratios of 4-6:1
• Patient population includes geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients (ages 13 and older)
• Common diagnoses include post-operative joints, post-op bariatric, post-operative GI, and trauma patients
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement of every third weekend
• Floating required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Meditech EHR system
• Level III Trauma Center

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• ASN required
• Strong assessment skills preferred
• Must demonstrate teamwork, motivation, and customer service skills
• Tennessee Abuse Registry check required prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to post-surgical orthopedic, bariatric, GI, and trauma patients
• Facility has been serving the Gallatin, Hendersonville, and surrounding areas for over 60 years
• Fully accredited by The Joint Commission
• Scrubs of any color permitted, but t-shirts must display hospital logo and acrylic nails are not allowed
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel assignment
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays