Travel Contract

Travel Medical-Surgical RN
Smyrna, TN
Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,002/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

6% higher than average Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Nurse pay in Tennessee

Estimated total pay

$2,002/week

Details

Regular pay

[email protected]/hr

Taxable pay

$Must have a valid TN RN License or Compact RN License in good standings. The Ortho/Spine Medical-Surgical Unit is a 54-bed department with 11 dedicated ortho/spine beds, caring for a diverse mix of post-surgical, trauma, and general medical patients. Nurses typically manage 1:5–6 patient ratios, supported by PCTs and RN/LPN teams. The unit utilizes Alaris pumps, remote telemetry, wound vacs, specialty beds, chest tubes, NG and feeding tubes, and Meditech for documentation. Requested Skill Set: Punctual, organized, and dependable team players with strong time management, communication, and critical thinking skills. Must Have: Active RN license, BLS, and 1 year of med/surg experience. Advanced Skills: Strong assessment, prioritization, and time management abilities. Procedures: General med-surg care, post-catheterizations, lap appy/chole, thoracentesis/paracentesis, spine and joint procedures, hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis, and CBI. Certifications Required: BLS (required), ACLS (optional). Why You’ll Love This Unit: This is a busy, team-oriented Med-Surg and Ortho/Spine unit known for its great culture, supportive staff, and flexible scheduling. The unit features new equipment and technology such as bladder scanners, an easy-to-use 12-lead EKG, TeleTracking for bed placement, MobiLab, Patient Keeper, Inspire App, and Wound Capture. Leadership maintains open communication, and there are frequent opportunities for overtime and incentives./wk

Non-taxable Stipend pay

$Travel/wk

Description

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Unit Name: Med-Surg

Requirements:
Must have a valid TN RN License or Compact RN License in good standing
Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience
Certifications Required: BLS (required), ACLS (optional)
Patient Break Down: all medical-surgical patients, orthopedic and spine patients on the designated floor, trauma patients, psych medical hold patients, etc.
Must Have:
Strong assessment skills
Excellent prioritization and time management abilities
Reliable, punctual, organized, and strong communication skills
Advanced Skills Needed:
Critical thinking
Time management
Ability to care for diverse post-surgical and trauma patients
Procedures Performed on Unit:
General med-surg care
Post-catheterizations
Lap appy/chole
Thoracentesis/paracentesis
Spine and joint procedures
Hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis
CBI

Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds: 54 total; 11 dedicated ortho/spine
Patient Ratios: 1:5–6
Unit Staffing: Supported by PCTs and RN/LPN teams
Equipment: Alaris pumps, remote telemetry, wound vacs, specialty beds, chest tubes, NG/feeding tubes

Documentation System: Meditech

Why You’ll Love This Unit:
Highly supportive, team-oriented culture
Flexible scheduling
New and advanced technology: bladder scanners, 12-lead EKG, TeleTracking, MobiLab, Patient Keeper, Inspire App, Wound Capture
Strong leadership with open communication
Frequent overtime and incentive opportunities

Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville Job ID #HT55. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville

Response timewithin an hour

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About Smyrna, TN

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Smyrna, TN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Smyrna's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 89°F, and winter lows are around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Smyrna, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Smyrna is car-friendly, with a well-developed road network.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Smyrna has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Smyrna offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine.
There are also opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and fishing, as well as local sports events and community music and arts festivals.

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