Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Kingsport, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Med/Surg at a leading acute care surgical and bariatric unit in Kingsport, Tennessee (zip code 37660). Join a top-rated healthcare team and make a real impact in patient care while enjoying the scenic beauty and vibrant community of Kingsport, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. This travel nursing job offers excellent clinical experience and the chance to work with dedicated healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.

Estimated Weekly Salary

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2020-$2070

Med/Surg RN Job Details – Kingsport, TN

• Location: Kingsport, TN 37660 (Tennessee travel nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Surgical and Bariatric Unit
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Start Date: December 7, 2025
• End Date: March 8, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (18:30 – 07:00)
• Weekly Hours: 36 (potential for 36/48 schedule)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 16 hours (non-billable)
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
• Flu Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Tennessee or compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg and Telemetry nursing experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from Kingsport, TN facility
• First-time travel nurses welcome
• Ability to float to other nursing units as needed
• Willingness to support nursing student education and clinical training
• Fit testing compliance (must meet CDC facial hair guidelines)
• Completion of required orientation modules (4-5 hours, non-billable)

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit specializing in surgical and bariatric cases
• Monitor and assess patients, administer medications, manage IVs and surgical drains
• Provide wound care, telemetry monitoring, and manage feeding tubes and colostomies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Pharmacy
• Float to other units as required to meet patient care needs
• Support and educate nursing students alongside clinical care duties
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Kingsport, TN and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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