Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Chattanooga, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Chattanooga, TN Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37412!

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift)

Location

Chattanooga, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every other weekend and holiday rotation | Projected Start: October 19, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:6 patient ratio
• Perform IV starts, nasogastric tube placement, wound care, and lab draws
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, including management of heparin drips and telemetry
• Operate unit equipment including wound vacs, IV pumps, glucometers, bladder scanners, and feeding pumps
• Document patient care using the Editech documentation system
• Float between assigned units as needed per unit floating policy; deliver positive patient and family experience, performing service recovery and escalating concerns through the chain of command

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or a compact state
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency in IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Ability to adhere to dress code: navy scrubs required; no fleece or sweatshirts

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Editech or similar electronic documentation systems
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and heparin drip management
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, patient-centered approach

Why Join Us

• Work within a supportive, family-oriented unit culture with visible leadership, self-scheduling opportunities, and a strong learning environment
• Be part of a team that values colleague recognition through programs such as the Daisy Award, Bee Award, and peer-to-peer acknowledgment initiatives

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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