Medical-Surgical RN
Winchester, Tennessee
Southern Tennessee Medical Center-Winchester

Travel RN Opportunity – Medical Surgical Unit

Location: Winchester, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Various (see shift details)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 24
• Call Requirements: As needed; must arrive within 30 minutes to 1 hour if called in
• Float Requirements: As needed
• Patient Population: All ages
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Number of Beds on Unit: 44
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Meditech

Facility Overview

• 198-bed acute and skilled care facility
• Includes a 10-bed ICU, 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit, Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, five OR Suites, two Endoscopy Suites
• 13-bay Emergency Room with over 15,000 annual visits
• Accredited by the Joint Commission

Requirements

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license to practice in Tennessee
• Certifications Required Prior to Start:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • HWC (Hospital Worker Certification)
• Additional Certifications Mentioned: Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI), NIH Certification, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in Medical Surgical nursing (higher value between 1+ and 2+ years applied)
• Experience: Must have Medical Surgical experience
• Personality Fit: Professional demeanor required
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color allowed; no casual wear or hoodies

Notes

• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required for this role