Posted 10/04/2026 · Job #505448
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Orthopedic/Spine Unit in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Join a supportive Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a scenic city known for its beautiful riverfront, mountain views, and vibrant downtown atmosphere. Care for post-surgical orthopedic and spine patients in a collaborative hospital setting. This 26-bed unit offers strong teamwork, a dynamic clinical environment, and the opportunity to grow your medical-surgical nursing career.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Unit Focus: Orthopedic/Spine Med-Surg
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
- Scheduling: 4 weekend shifts per schedule
- Floating: Rotation-based floating as needed
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Unit Size: 26 beds
- Patient Ratio: 6:1
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing or orthopedic nursing experience required
- Strong orthopedic background preferred
- Experience with post-operative care for orthopedic and spine patients
- Excellent compassion, teamwork, and communication skills
- Ability to work night shift schedules and weekend coverage
- Experience with electronic health record documentation preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality bedside care to Med/Surg patients with orthopedic and spine needs
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, and support recovery plans
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and support team members to coordinate care
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record using Meditech
- Support patient safety, mobility, and post-surgical recovery initiatives
- Deliver compassionate patient care while promoting a positive patient experience
- Adapt to unit needs, including rotation floating and scheduled weekend coverage
Apply now for this Travel RN opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and take the next step in your nursing career today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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Equal Opportunity
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