Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Oncology/Neuro Stepdown – Jackson, TN

Travel Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week night-shift assignment in Jackson, Tennessee, caring for adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical oncology and neuro stepdown/telemetry setting. Join a collaborative healthcare team and provide high-quality care to medically complex patients while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services in a welcoming West Tennessee community known for its rich musical heritage, convenient amenities, and relaxed pace of life.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Medical-surgical oncology and neuro stepdown/telemetry
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 4-5 patients
• Charting System: Epic
• Openings: 2
• Location: Jackson, Tennessee

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in an acute-care setting
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with an active compact or Tennessee license at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic experience within the past 18 months, clearly documented in the professional profile
• Ability to successfully complete the required Epic competency assessment
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing, oncology, telemetry, neuro stepdown, or a comparable acute-care unit
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse and community hospital experience preferred
• Willingness to float to other medical-surgical and telemetry units as needed
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• Influenza vaccination required

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to oncology/hematology and medical-surgical telemetry patients
• Monitor patients in a neuro stepdown environment and promptly recognize changes in condition
• Administer chemotherapy and blood products in accordance with established protocols
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, surgical drains, and wound care needs
• Provide telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases, and other clinical findings
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomies, PCA therapy, and other complex-care interventions
• Implement heparin and IV insulin protocols and support patients with renal failure or post-procedural needs
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in Epic and promote safe, patient-centered care
• Float to comparable units when needed while maintaining high standards of clinical practice

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Jackson, Tennessee, and join a supportive healthcare team in West 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.