Travel RN - Med Surg

Job Description

Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 01 / 12 / 2026
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Registered Nurse – Med Surg

Unit Name : 2 West

Requirements :

Must have a valid TN RN License or Compact RN License in good standing

Minimum 2 years of Med / Surg experience

Certifications : BLS required

Must Have Skills : IV starts

NGT placement

Wound care

Cardiac rhythm recognition

Advanced Skills Needed :

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Common Procedures on Unit :

Lab draws

IV starts

Unit Specifics

Number of Beds : 30

Patient Ratios : 1 : 6

Unit Staffing : 2–3 techs per shift, clinical coordinator (varies), charge nurse, manager, director

Equipment : Wound vac, heparin gtt, suction, IV pumps, glucometers, bladder scanner, feeding pump, telemetry

Documentation System : Editech

Scheduling : No guaranteed block scheduling; every other weekend & holiday rotation

Floating Policy : Floats between 2 North and 2 West

Patient Experience Expectations : Positive attitude, meet patient / family needs, service recovery as needed, escalate concerns through chain of command

Dress Code

Navy scrubs

No fleece or sweatshirts

Why Nurses Love This Unit

Family-like environment

Strong leadership presence

Self-scheduling

Supportive, learning-focused atmosphere

Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville Job ID #HT01. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.