Med/Surg RN in Nashville, Tennessee
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,310/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $36.39
- Weekly
- $1,310
- Yearly (full-time)
- $68,120
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $36.39/hour — 7% below 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
- 1,162 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee from 7 agencies, 313 of them in Nashville.
- Pay in these listings: $24.00 – $87.63/hour, median $47.95/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Tennessee: $39.18/hour ($81,494/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($52.17/hour across 264 jobs).
Job description
Join Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN, as a travel RN on a 13-week contract working 12-hour day shifts. This role places you in the Trauma Med/Surg unit of a well-regarded hospital, where you'll support a 34-bed unit committed to providing attentive and compassionate patient care. Your responsibilities include starting IVs, basic wound care, maintaining surgical drains, and managing nasogastric and chest tubes. You'll work alongside supportive tech staff and unit secretaries, utilizing advanced equipment like telemetry monitors, IV pumps, and EKG machines. Expect to participate in bedside shift reports and engage with patients and their families to include them in care plans. This assignment offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your Med/Surg expertise while enjoying a schedule that includes weekends off, with an average gross weekly pay of $1,497.30.
Weather:
During this time of year, the weather in Nashville is typically pleasant, with warm days and cooler evenings. It’s a great season to enjoy outdoor activities, with sunshine and moderate humidity creating an inviting atmosphere for exploring the city and surroundings.
Fun Things To Do:
- Music and Dining: Experience live country music at famous venues and enjoy Southern cuisine along Broadway.
- Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
- Day Trip to B Nashville’s nearby Natchez Trace Parkway for scenic drives and outdoor exploration.
- Explore the historic mansions and gardens at Belle Meade Plantation, just a short drive away.
- Take a day trip to Louisville, KY, to visit museums, parks, and enjoy the local bourbon trail.
Job Specifics:
Location: Nashville, TN
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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