Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Gallatin, TN
LifePoint
3x12 hrs
$1,892/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Gallatin, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: See shift details
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: Every Other/As Needed
- Call Requirements: None
- Float Requirements: May float to other Med Surg units as needed
- Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
- Unit Beds: 12
- Patient Ratio: 6:1
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Additional Information
- Orientation is weekly on Mondays
- Must be located 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify as travel
- Tennessee Abuse Registry check required prior to assignment start
- Professional dress code; scrub color is flexible; casual wear not allowed
- No call requirements
Unit Profile
- Department: Medical Surgical Combination
- Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
- Patient diagnoses and treatments typical of Med/Surg units
- Professional work environment
Summary
This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Level III Trauma Center with a focus on Medical-Surgical care. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience, current RN licensure in Tennessee, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH. The position offers a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours and no call requirements. Nurses may be required to float to other Med Surg units as needed.
Employer
LifePoint
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About Gallatin, TN
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Gallatin, TN here's what you should know:- Gallatin's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F, and average lows are around 69°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 48°F, and average lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Gallatin, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Gallatin is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Gallatin has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Gallatin offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, along with opportunities to explore art and music.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby lakes and parks.
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