Med/Surg RN in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description

Take your med/surg nursing experience to Nashville for a 13-week contract on a neuro med/surg unit. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will care for patients with neurological and medical-surgical needs while prioritizing assignments, starting IVs, providing basic wound care, and managing surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes. The role also includes telemetry monitoring, bedside shift report, and involving patients and families in their care plans. You will use Meditech documentation along with equipment such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, bladder scanners, EKG machines, and continuous pulse oximetry. Navy scrubs are required. Night-shift nursing has its own rhythm, and this assignment offers a focused way to settle into it.

Weather

Nashville weather is generally mild and comfortable around this time of year, with crisp mornings, pleasant afternoons, and occasional rain. Conditions can shift throughout the day, so a light jacket and layers are useful for exploring the city.

Fun Things To Do

• Live Music: Explore Nashville’s renowned live music scene along Broadway and at neighborhood venues.

• Culture: Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for exhibits celebrating the city’s musical heritage.

• Parks: Walk through Centennial Park and see the full-scale replica of the Parthenon.

• Day Trip: Spend a day in Franklin exploring its historic downtown, local shops, and restaurants.

• Day Trip: Visit Mammoth Cave National Park for cave tours, hiking, and scenic overlooks.

Job Specifics

City and State: Nashville, Tennessee
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36