Med Surg

Medical-Surgical Travel RN | Night Shift | Johnson City, TN

13-Week Contract | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This Medical-Surgical unit manages a diverse adult patient population including general med-surg, trauma (ages 15 and up), orthopedic, urological, and gynecological cases. The clinical environment is fast-paced with active interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response teams.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 18:30–07:00, three 12-hour shifts per week
• 36/36, 36/48, and 48/48 scheduling options available
• Floating required; rotating weekends and holidays
• Night shift requires 6 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period

Clinical Skills Required

Candidates should be proficient in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, blood product administration, IV insulin protocols, heparin management, chest tube care, tracheostomy management, central line and PICC line management, pre/post-surgical care (orthopedic, neurosurgical, thoracic), wound care/wound VAC, and PCA management.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg RN experience
• AHA BLS required; AHA ACLS preferred (AHA credentials only — no exceptions)
• NIHSS preferred
• Charge experience preferred
• Must reside 100+ miles from the facility's service area
• Must pass a basic EKG competency test within 72 hours of offer acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Drug screen must be completed 12–14 days prior to start date
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Orientation

Orientation begins on Sundays and includes approximately 16 hours of non-billable time with online module completion.

Candidates are expected to support nursing student clinical education alongside regular patient care responsibilities.