RN - Med Surg
Chattanooga, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,739/weekOverview
- Start Date01/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel assignment in Chattanooga, TN (zip code 37404). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern medical-surgical unit, providing high-quality patient care in one of Tennessee's top healthcare facilities. This nursing job offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to experience the scenic beauty and vibrant community of Chattanooga.
Med/Surg RN Job Details
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee (37404) – Tennessee nursing jobs
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: January 19, 2026
- End Date: April 20, 2026
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour day shifts)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Unit: 4 East, 30-bed medical-surgical unit
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Documentation System: Meditech EMR
- Dress Code: Navy Blue Scrubs
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license (Registered Nurse)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
- Strong teamwork, compassion, and communication skills
- Experience with medical-surgical equipment (IV pumps, SCDs, walkers)
- Clinical proficiency in caring for patients with respiratory, renal, and GI illnesses, telemetry, CVCs, indwelling catheters, and heparin drips
- Ability to work 4 weekend shifts per 28-day schedule and participate in holiday rotation
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients in a 30-bed Med/Surg unit
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including clinical coordinators, unit secretaries, patient care techs, and case managers
- Utilize Meditech EMR for accurate patient documentation
- Float to other units as needed per facility rotation policy
- Maintain excellent patient experience standards and effective communication
- Comply with all hospital and unit policies and guidelines
Discover rewarding healthcare jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and enjoy the city's charm while making a difference in patient lives. Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your Med/Surg RN travel assignment today!
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
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About Chattanooga, TN
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Chattanooga, TN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chattanooga is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Chattanooga experiences average summer highs of around 89°F and winter lows of around 30°F, offering a mix of warm and cool seasons for outdoor activities.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chattanooga, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity among tourists and visitors.
- Chattanooga is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include CARTA buses and a free electric shuttle service in the downtown area.
- Chattanooga has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's flora and fauna.
- The city also has a notable population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.
- Chattanooga offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art institutions, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, Rock City, and enjoy the waterfront and the Tennessee Aquarium.
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