Medical-Surgical Neuro Stepdown RN
Memphis, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Nights in Memphis, TN: 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Level I Trauma Center. Join our team as an experienced Travel Med/Surg RN delivering high-quality adult and geriatric care.

Job Details

• Location: Memphis, TN 38104 (Memphis healthcare jobs / Tennessee nursing jobs)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1800–$1890
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (travel nursing assignment)
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 available; indicate preference)
• Unit: 5 North M/S (Medical/Surgical)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: 1:6–7 (team nursing model with support staff)

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience in a large hospital; 3+ years preferred
• Travel Experience: At least 1 completed travel assignment required (travel nursing jobs)
• Trauma: Level I Trauma Center experience required
• License: Active RN license in Tennessee or compact (NLC) state
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required
• Clinical Skills: Med/Surg, Telemetry, IV start proficiency; rhythm strip interpretation and drip management
• EMR: Epic experience preferred
• Vaccines: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Distance Requirement: Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (strict radius rule)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted only with 3+ years recent specialty experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced acute care setting
• Manage cardiac Med/Surg diagnoses including CHF, AMI, post-cath lab care, pacemaker placements, and ablations
• Monitor and interpret rhythm strips, manage drips at set rates, and titrate heparin per protocol
• Collaborate within a team nursing model with PCCs, RNs, and interdisciplinary partners (PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, rapid response)
• Float between like units as needed to support patient care and staffing needs
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR (Epic preferred)
• Participate in weekend and on-call coverage as needed

Why Memphis? This Memphis travel nursing opportunity places you in a vibrant city known for its legendary music scene, historic landmarks, great dining, and welcoming neighborhoods. Enjoy a rich cultural experience and competitive Tennessee travel nurse opportunities while expanding your clinical skills.

Ready to advance your career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg RN in Memphis, TN. Click Apply today or contact us to learn more about this travel nursing assignment and other medical-surgical nursing jobs.

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