Med/Surg RN
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
Schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, including 2 weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule

Unit Information

• Unit: 7th Floor, Trauma Med/Surg
• Number of Beds: 34
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Staffing Support: Tech support available on day and night shifts; Unit secretary from 7 AM to 7 PM
• Equipment Used: IV Pumps, Telemetry, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs), Continuous Pulse Oximetry Machines, Feeding Pumps, Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA), EKG machines, bladder scanner, iMobile communication technology
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating Policy: Contract labor floats first; rotation used when multiple contract staff are scheduled
• Patient Care Expectations: Provide attentive and compassionate care, conduct bedside shift reports, build personal connections with patients and families, and include them in the plan of care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Skills and Experience

• Med/Surg experience required
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask effectively
• Competent in starting IVs, basic wound care, and maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms) required
• The unit is part of a certified Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center
• Tech and unit secretary support enhances workflow and patient care
• Emphasis on compassionate, patient- and family-centered care with bedside reporting

Note: No advanced procedures or certifications beyond BLS are required for this assignment.