Travel Med-Surg RN: 13-Week Chattanooga Assignment

TravelNurseSource; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

PTO after 1560 hours

Licensure & CEU reimbursement

401(k) matching

Recruiter support 24/7

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

TravelNurseSource is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, with start ASAP and a 3-day x 12-hour shift pattern.

The position requires one year of Med/Surg RN experience, valid RN license, and active BLS certification. Facility in Chattanooga, TN, with Fusion Medical Staffing as the agency partner.

Qualifications

• One year of recent Med Surg RN experience.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
• Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs.
• Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed, including hand hygiene and PPE use.
• Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan.
• Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with patients, families, and external resources to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

English literacy

PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Mental resilience

Job description

TravelNurseSource is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, with start ASAP and a 3-day x 12-hour shift pattern.

The position requires one year of Med/Surg RN experience, valid RN license, and active BLS certification. Facility in Chattanooga, TN, with Fusion Medical Staffing as the agency partner.