Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Chattanooga, TN
Compensation
$1,550.00 - 1,630.00/week
Med/Surg RN Details
Location
Address : Chattanooga, TN, 37404
Job Description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Job in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Seeking a Medical-Surgical RN for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Chattanooga, TN. Provide compassionate care on a collaborative 30-bed unit with a typical 1:6 patient-to-nurse ratio. Work alongside clinical coordinators, patient care technicians, unit support staff, and case management. Chattanooga offers scenic outdoor spaces, riverfront attractions, a lively cultural scene, and easy access to the Appalachian foothills.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg)
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Openings: 2
- Assignment Dates: October 26, 2026 – January 25, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts)
- Weekend and Holiday Scheduling: Four weekend shifts per 28-day schedule; participation in holiday rotation
- Location: On-site in Chattanooga, Tennessee (37404)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550–$1,630
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience
- Current registered nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Tennessee
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience caring for patients with respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal conditions
- Familiarity with telemetry, central venous catheters, indwelling catheters, and heparin infusions
- Strong teamwork, compassion, collaboration, and communication skills
- Flexibility to participate in the unit’s floating rotation
Medical-Surgical Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients throughout each shift.
- Assess patient needs, monitor clinical status, and communicate changes to the care team.
- Administer medications and treatments, and support care involving telemetry, central venous catheters, indwelling catheters, and heparin infusions.
- Collaborate with clinical coordinators, patient care technicians, unit support staff, and case management to coordinate patient care.
- Use communication boards and other appropriate practices to support a positive patient experience.
- Document care accurately in Meditech and follow applicable unit and hospital policies.
Apply now for this travel RN opportunity 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.