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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg position requiring a TN or compact RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Medical/Surgical unit in a Level 3 trauma acute care hospital
• Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients, no pediatrics
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, CVA, CP, post-surgical cases, electrolyte imbalances, and DVT
• Current patient load up to 18, with capacity planned to increase to 24
• Patient ratio of 6:1
• Uses bladder scanners, glucometers, and other standard equipment
• Charts in Medhost EHR
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• No floating requirements

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Critical care thinking skills preferred
• Must clear Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to assignment start

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg patients including assessment, treatment, and monitoring
• Collaborate with a close-knit, supportive team environment
• Scrubs of any color accepted; casual wear not permitted
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to be eligible for travel rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment