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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift travel contract in Nashville, TN, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active TN or compact RN licensure.
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12 Tower unit within an acute care hospital setting in Nashville, TN
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36-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
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Patient population includes post-op cases such as amputations, ostomy, drains, chest tubes, oral surgeries, and wound vacs, as well as patients requiring dialysis, PCA pumps, stroke, and seizure care — the only drip used is Heparin
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Equipment includes PD Cyclers, Welch Allyn VS Carts, Hoyer Lifts, Broda Chairs, and Alaris IV Pumps
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Documentation system: Meditech
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (19:00–07:00)
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4 weekend shifts required per 4-week block
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Travelers float over core staff
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Unit is supported by a secretary daily and PRN techs
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13-week contract
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Active RN license — TN license or compact RN license with TN privileges required
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Current BLS (AHA or ARC accepted) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required — certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment
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Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
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Proficiency in patient assessment and care for wounds, tracheostomies, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, stroke, and seizure patients
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Responsibilities include bedside shift reports, safety checks every 1–2 hours, HAI prevention (CVC and Foley monitoring), fall prevention, and 100% medication scanning including controlled substances
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Travelers are held to the same standards of accountability and recognition as core staff
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Supportive charge nurses and experienced leadership provide a smooth onboarding experience to the unit
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Scrub colors: Navy, Blue, White, Black, Gray, or Ceil Blue
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
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No work history gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
