Posted 09/14/2026 · Job #509061
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Job Description
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Join a brand-new Med/Surg unit in Chattanooga, TN, and take the next step in your travel nursing career. This 13-week Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, patient-focused acute care environment while enjoying one of Tennessee’s most scenic and welcoming cities.
Overview
This Med/Surg RN travel nurse role is ideal for a compassionate, team-oriented Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting. You’ll care for a diverse patient population, work alongside a supportive care team, and help build something new on a growing medical-surgical unit.
Job Details
- Position: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- End Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
- Schedule Notes: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
- Charting System: Meditech
- Floating: May float within facility Med/Surg areas as needed
- Unit Size: 12 beds
- Patient Ratio: 5-6 patients per nurse
Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- At least 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Strong team-oriented, compassionate approach to patient care
- Ability to work effectively in a busy acute care hospital environment
- Comfortable using Meditech or similar electronic health record systems
- Willingness to support weekend coverage and floating as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality bedside nursing care to Med/Surg patients
- Monitor patient conditions, respond to changes, and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary care team
- Administer medications and perform nursing interventions according to standards of practice
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to promote positive patient outcomes
- Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional presence with patients and families
- Support unit flow and contribute to a positive team environment on a brand-new medical-surgical unit
Why Consider This Chattanooga Nursing Job?
- Travel RN assignment in a growing Med/Surg unit
- Supportive acute care team environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Competitive weekly estimated pay
- Work in Chattanooga, TN, a sought-after location for Tennessee nursing jobs
Apply now to join this exciting Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel 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 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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