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

Join a rewarding on-site Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract in Jackson, Tennessee (TN 38301). In this medical-surgical nursing role, you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and support safe transitions across the continuum of care. Enjoy West Tennessee living with easy access to local dining, parks, and weekend getaways during your travel nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Jackson, TN 38301 (West Tennessee healthcare job)
• Unit/Setting: Med/Surg (Medical-Surgical)
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (ends 05/25/2026)
• Schedule: 36 hours/week
• Shift: Days
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Openings: 4
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,777 – $1,974

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• RN License: Active Registered Nurse license (state-specific requirements apply)
• Certifications: AHA BLS (required prior to first shift); AHA ACLS (required prior to first shift)
• Experience: Two (2) years bedside clinical RN experience highly desired
• Additional Experience: Critical care experience required
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and comfort working in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Ability to document accurately in the EMR and follow hospital policies and patient safety standards

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate)
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and on time in the EMR per policy
• Share patient status updates for initial and weekly interdisciplinary team conferences
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and provide patient/family education to support safe transitions
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the care team, including the charge nurse and provider
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction/supervision to LPNs, CNAs, and orientees
• Promote patient and staff safety through safe patient handling, infection prevention, and fall-risk awareness
• Support unit operations by communicating supply/equipment needs and participating in team-building efforts
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation as needed

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity and bring your Med/Surg and critical care expertise to a high-impact assignment in Jackson, TN.

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