Med Surg RN
Winchester, Tennessee
Southern Tennessee Medical Center-Winchester

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Winchester, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Profile

• Unit: Medical Surgical
• Number of Beds: 44
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Patient Population: All ages
• EHR System: Meditech
• Shift: 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

Job Description

• Work in a comprehensive acute care facility with a 10-bed ICU, 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit, Skilled Nursing Unit, and other specialty areas.
• Facility includes a 13-bay Emergency Room with over 15,000 annual visits.
• Med Surg unit focuses on a variety of patient diagnoses and treatments.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical (Med Surg) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and HWC

Additional Information

• Professional demeanor required
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; no casual wear or hoodies allowed

Summary

This travel RN position in Med Surg offers a 13-week contract in a well-equipped acute care hospital. The role requires at least 2 years of Med Surg experience, current RN licensure in Tennessee, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and HWC. The position involves working 36 guaranteed hours per week with weekend hours and on-call responsibilities. The unit serves patients of all ages with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.