Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Kingsport, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$2,203/weekOverview
- Start Date01/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Kingsport, Tennessee (zip code 37660). This 13-week medical-surgical travel nursing job offers night shifts in a leading healthcare facility, providing clinical support to a diverse patient population. Experience the scenic Appalachian Mountains and join a collaborative healthcare team in one of Tennessee’s top medical-surgical units.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Kingsport, TN 37660 (Tennessee healthcare jobs)
- Assignment Type: Travel RN Contract
- Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 1/18/2026 – End: 4/19/2026)
- Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (18:30 – 07:00)
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; every other weekend required
- Unit: Medical Surgical (HV A300)
- Patient Ratio: 1:7
- Orientation: 16 hours (includes online modules)
- Floating: Required to other units as needed
- No On-Call
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Tennessee or compact state; must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg and Telemetry nursing experience
- AHA BLS certification required
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Must reside at least 100 miles from facility
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
- Ability to complete compliance and drug testing prior to start
- Facial hair must comply with CDC fit testing guidelines
- Open to first-time travel nurses
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care to adolescent and adult patients in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit
- Perform clinical tasks: blood product administration, central line and PICC management, IV starts, telemetry monitoring, colostomy and feeding tube care
- Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; respond to rapid response and code teams
- Float to other hospital units as required
- Support nursing students and participate in clinical education
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
- Maintain accurate documentation using Epic (preferred)
Join our healthcare team in Kingsport, TN, and make a difference in patient care while enjoying the natural beauty and welcoming community of the Appalachian region. Apply now for this top travel nursing job and take the next step in your Med/Surg RN career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Kingsport, TN
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Kingsport, TN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 85°F, average low: 63°F.
- Winter average high: 47°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local real estate agencies and online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Fairly diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries and museums, music festivals, minor league sports, and access to outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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