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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareNashville, TNTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Nashville, TN
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.92
Weekly
$1,725
Yearly (full-time)
$89,700

This job pays about $47.92/hour — 22% 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.

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Job description

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Job in Nashville, Tennessee

Travel to Nashville, TN for a 16-week Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse assignment in a fast-paced hospital setting. This Med-Surg RN opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, strong team collaboration, and the chance to provide high-quality patient care in one of Tennessee’s most sought-after healthcare job markets.

Job Details

  • Location: Nashville, TN 37208
  • Setting: Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Assignment Length: 16 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
  • Floating: Required to other med-surg, telemetry, forensic, ED, and postpartum units as needed
  • Weekend Coverage: Required, with scheduled weekend rotation

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
  • Active Tennessee RN license or compact multi-state license at time of submission
  • Current Nursys report with active license status
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications required; MAB accepted in lieu of CPI
  • Comfortable caring for a varied patient population, including forensic and prison-population patients
  • Ability to adapt quickly, float between units, and maintain strong clinical judgment in a fast-paced hospital environment

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, compassionate care to medical-surgical patients with varying acuity levels
  • Monitor and assess patients, implement care plans, and communicate changes promptly to the care team
  • Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with clinical standards and unit protocols
  • Support telemetry and float assignments while maintaining a high level of professionalism and teamwork
  • Provide care for patients with complex social and medical needs in a respectful, patient-centered manner
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote positive outcomes and a smooth patient experience

Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job in Nashville?

  • Opportunity to grow your Med-Surg RN skills in a dynamic acute care setting
  • Work in Nashville healthcare alongside a collaborative clinical team
  • Gain experience across multiple units, including telemetry and emergency care
  • Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses in Tennessee

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical RN travel assignment in Nashville, Tennessee and take the next step in your nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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