Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #519030
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Nashville, Tennessee
Job Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Op Medical-Surgical Unit in Nashville, TN
Overview: Travel to Nashville, Tennessee, and join a fast-paced Medical-Surgical nursing team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a post-op Med/Surg unit. Located in the welcoming 37207 area of Nashville, this 13-week travel nursing assignment offers hands-on, patient-centered care in a vibrant city known for its energy and local charm.
Job Details
- Location: Nashville, TN 37207
- Facility Setting: Post-Op Medical/Surgical Unit
- Schedule: 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Unit Highlights: 34-bed unit, 6:1 patient ratio, tech support on days and nights, and unit secretary coverage during daytime hours
- Equipment: IV pumps, telemetry, SCDs, continuous pulse oximetry, feeding pumps, PCA, EKG machines, bladder scanner, and mobile communication technology
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current BLS certification
- At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience
- Experience in a post-op, acute care, or bedside nursing environment preferred
- Ability to prioritize care and manage multiple patients efficiently
- Experience starting IVs and providing basic wound care
- Comfort with maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Ability to collaborate effectively with the healthcare team and provide bedside shift report
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to post-operative Medical-Surgical patients
- Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Manage IV therapy, telemetry, and unit-based medical equipment
- Assist with wound care, drain management, and tube maintenance
- Deliver clear, compassionate communication to patients and families
- Complete bedside shift report and support continuity of care
- Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote safe, efficient patient care
Why This Nashville Nursing Job?
- 13-week travel RN contract in Nashville healthcare
- Supportive post-op Med/Surg unit with helpful tech and secretary coverage
- Great opportunity for experienced Med Surg nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Tennessee
- Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours
Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career and join a respected healthcare team in Nashville, TN.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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