Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity - Nashville, Tennessee

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Unit: 9 Tower Surgical, Main Tower
• Unit Size: 36 beds, 40 RNs total (8 bedside RNs per shift)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 8 RNs, 1 Charge RN, 1 Unit Secretary, 1 Manager, 1 CNC
  • Night Shift: 8 RNs
• EMR System: Meditech
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Fast-paced surgical unit with short length of stay (LOS)
• Equipment includes bariatric fitted ADLs, wound vacs, drains, lifts
• Floating area includes medical-surgical units

Required Skills & Experience

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in RN specialty
• Required Certifications: BLS
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Must Have Skills:

  • Time management and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
  • Teamwork
• Preferred Skills:

  • Background in post-op surgical areas such as vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, colorectal

Typical Procedures Performed

• Maintenance of post-op surgical sites
• Wound care including packing, dressing changes, wound vac maintenance
• Foley catheter care and continuous bladder irrigation
• Ostomy appliance changes and maintenance
• Nasogastric tube insertion and suction
• Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
• Blood administration
• Central line care and dressing changes
• Bedside shift report

Personality Fit

• Outgoing and customer service oriented

Unit Policies & Guidelines

• Prompt attendance (clocking in/out on time, attending scheduled shifts)
• Open communication
• Professional appearance
• Attentive and responsive to patient needs

Dress Code

• Scrub colors: Black, Grey, White, Royal Blue

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required