Travel Medical-Surgical & Ortho-Spine RN
Smyrna, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity – Med-Surg Unit

Location: Smyrna, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Ortho-Spine Unit
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit: Med-Surg with dedicated Ortho/Spine floor
• Beds: 54 total; 11 beds on busy ortho/spine unit
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:5-6
  • Patient Care Technicians (PCTs): 1:12-15
  • RN/LPN team typically totals 10 staff per hall
• Staffing:

  • Unit secretaries available until 8 PM on weekdays
  • Techs and externs available
  • RN/LPN teams with floating at unit discretion
• Patient Population:

  • Medical-surgical patients
  • Orthopedic and spine patients
  • Trauma patients (stable)
  • Psych medical hold patients

Equipment & Technology

• Alaris pumps
• Remote telemetry
• Continuous pulse oximetry
• Specialty beds and transfer equipment
• Wound vacs, chest tubes, NG and feeding tubes
• New 12-Lead EKG machine (easy to use)
• Bladder scanners
• Teletracking system for bed placement
• MobiLab, Patient Keeper, Inspire App, Wound Capture

Documentation System

• Meditech

Scheduling & Work Environment

• At least one weekend shift required within a 4-week period (can be split)
• Blocked scheduling handled case-by-case
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive team culture with experienced nurses
• Consistent communication with department leadership
• Opportunities for overtime and incentives

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical RN experience
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt
• Strong assessment, prioritization, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Punctual, organized, team player with positive attitude and effective communication
• Self-starter

Certifications

• BLS required
• ACLS optional

Procedures Commonly Performed

• General medical-surgical care
• Post-catheterizations without intervention
• Laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy
• Thoracentesis and paracentesis
• Special procedures performed by Interventional Radiology
• Care for spine and joint patients
• Stable trauma care
• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)

Dress Code

• Grey scrubs required

Unit Recognition & Awards

• ACS Certified
• Hernia Center of Excellence
• Spine & Joint Accredited
• Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2022
• Leapfrog Top 100 Hospital

Additional Notes

• Very busy Med-Surg and Ortho/Spine unit with a great culture and teamwork
• Staff are experienced and supportive, willing to help each other
• New equipment and technology enhance patient care and workflow