Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Assignment

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
Shift: Includes 2 weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: 3rd Floor, Neuro Med/Surg
• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Staffing Support: Tech support available on day and night shifts; unit secretary from 7am to 7pm
• Equipment Used: IV pumps, telemetry monitors, sequential compression devices (SCDs), continuous pulse oximetry, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, EKG machines, bladder scanner, iMobile communication technology
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating Policy: Contract staff float first, rotation used when multiple contract staff are scheduled
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Med Surg (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Job Responsibilities and Skills

• Provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members
• Perform bedside shift reports and engage patients/families in care planning
• Prioritize patient care and multitask effectively
• Perform IV starts, basic wound care, and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes

Additional Information

• The unit is part of a hospital with certifications including Comprehensive Stroke, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center
• Tech and unit secretary support help optimize workflow
• Schedule offers consistent 12-hour shifts with weekend coverage requirements
• Emphasis on patient experience and personal connection with patients and families

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.