Posted 10/04/2026 · Job #505450
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Job Description
Med/Surg Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Travel RN opportunity in Chattanooga, TN: Join a supportive Med/Surg team providing orthopedic and spine nursing care for post-op knee and hip replacement patients.
Join a supportive Med/Surg team in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and bring your orthopedic nursing skills to a fast-paced unit that cares for post-op knee and hip replacement patients as well as multi-level spine surgery cases. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with strong teamwork, compassionate care, and a steady patient flow. Chattanooga is a scenic, vibrant city known for its riverfront views, mountain backdrop, and welcoming community feel.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550 – $1,630
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Registered Nurse
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule Note: 4 weekend shifts per schedule
- Setting: Med/Surg Orthopedic/Spine Unit
- Location: Chattanooga, TN
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Strong orthopedic nursing background preferred
- Experience caring for post-surgical orthopedic and spine patients
- Compassionate, team-oriented, and adaptable approach to patient care
- Ability to work rotating floating assignments as needed
- Comfortable using Meditech documentation systems
- Prior travel nursing experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality bedside care to adult Med/Surg patients recovering from orthopedic and spine procedures
- Monitor patient status, assess changes, and communicate effectively with the care team
- Support recovery for knee and hip replacement patients and multi-level spine surgery patients
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system
- Collaborate with nurses, techs, and unit support staff to promote safe, efficient care
- Follow unit guidelines, safety protocols, and best practices for patient experience
- Adapt to rotating float needs and contribute positively to a dependable team environment
Explore this Chattanooga nursing job and bring your Med/Surg expertise to a rewarding Tennessee travel nurse assignment. Apply now to join a collaborative healthcare team today.
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
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