Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Chattanooga, TN
Compensation
$1,640.00 - 1,730.00/week
Med/Surg RN Details
Location
Address : Chattanooga, TN, 37412
Job Description
Travel Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Chattanooga, TN
Travel RN opportunity: bring your clinical skills and compassionate approach to a 13-week medical-surgical nursing assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Join a supportive, family-oriented team in a learning-focused environment with visible leadership and opportunities for colleague recognition. Chattanooga offers a welcoming city setting with access to outdoor recreation and the scenic Tennessee River region.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640–$1,730
- Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee (TN)
- Assignment: 13 weeks, October 19, 2026–January 18, 2027
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week, typically three shifts per week
- Unit: 30-bed medical-surgical unit; typical patient ratio is 1:6
- Scheduling: Every other weekend and holiday rotation; block scheduling is not guaranteed
- Floating: May float between the 2 North and 2 West units
Travel Registered Nurse Requirements
- At least one year of registered nursing experience; medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
- Current registered nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Tennessee
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Clinical experience with IV starts, nasogastric tube placement, wound care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Positive, patient- and family-focused approach, with the ability to address concerns and escalate issues through the appropriate chain of command
- Ability to wear navy scrubs; fleece and sweatshirts are not permitted
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients and respond to their changing needs
- Assess patients, interpret cardiac rhythms, and communicate significant changes to the care team
- Perform IV starts, lab draws, nasogastric tube placement, and wound care within scope of practice
- Use unit equipment, including wound vacs, IV and feeding pumps, telemetry, suction, glucometers, and bladder scanners
- Document patient care in the Editech system and collaborate with nursing colleagues and support staff
- Support a positive patient experience by responding to patient and family needs and participating in service recovery when needed
- Adapt to floating assignments between the designated medical-surgical units as needed
Apply now for this travel medical-surgical RN contract in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.