Med/Surg RN in Nashville, Tennessee
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,604/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.56
- Weekly
- $1,604
- Yearly (full-time)
- $83,408
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $44.56/hour — 14% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee ($39.18/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee right now
- 1,192 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee from 7 agencies, 316 of them in Nashville.
- Pay in these listings: $15.94 – $90.64/hour, median $47.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Tennessee: $39.18/hour ($81,494/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($52.17/hour across 284 jobs).
Job description
Take on a 13-week travel assignment as a registered nurse supporting a neuro medical-surgical unit in Nashville. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will care for patients with neurological and medical-surgical needs, prioritize care, start IVs, provide basic wound care, and manage surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes. You will use telemetry, IV pumps, feeding pumps, continuous pulse oximetry, and electronic documentation while partnering with patients and families through bedside shift reports and care planning. Navy scrubs are required, and a little Nashville night-shift stamina will serve you well.
Weather:
Nashville generally offers mild afternoons with cooler mornings and evenings during this time of year. Expect changing conditions, occasional rain, and comfortable opportunities to enjoy the city between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Live music: Experience Nashville’s renowned music scene at local venues.
• Parks and greenways: Walk, jog, or relax in Nashville’s scenic outdoor spaces.
• Day trip to Franklin: Explore historic streets, local shops, and restaurants.
• Day trip to nearby state parks: Enjoy hiking, overlooks, and peaceful natural scenery.
• Local dining: Sample Nashville favorites and explore its varied restaurant scene.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Nashville, Tennessee
Shift: 12-hour nights
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Requirements: Active RN license and BLS certification
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