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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Detox Unit position in Pulaski, TN, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and night shift availability.
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Work setting is a 13-bed Detox Unit within a 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospital serving southern Tennessee
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Primary patient population includes adults and geriatric patients (ages 17+) presenting with substance abuse, polysubstance abuse, ETOH, behavioral conditions, hypertension, syncope, seizures, liver disease, cognitive changes, and high fall risk
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Patient ratio is 1:7
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Common treatments include valium tapers, Subutex, Vivitrol, banana bags, rescue medications, and routine/home medications
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Equipment includes IV pumps, Zoll monitors, and IV catheters
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EHR system is HMS/Medhost
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Every other weekend required, with additional weekend hours as needed
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No on-call requirements
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Floating to other departments may occasionally be required but is not a standard expectation
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Active RN license valid in Tennessee (TN state license or compact license) required
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Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
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Minimum 3 years of RN experience required; 5+ years preferred
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ASN degree minimum required
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Detox or medical-surgical experience required; ER experience will also be considered
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Experience with CIWA/COWS protocols preferred
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Proficiency in IV access and patient care across all age groups required
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Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
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Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
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Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
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Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
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Responsibilities include bedside shift report, patient briefs/debriefs, unit checks, and required audits and documentation processes
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Preferred skills include assisting with bedside procedures such as PICC lines and midlines, and familiarity with CIWA/COWS protocols
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All clinical staff in Tennessee must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start
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Handle With Care training will be required after hire
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Orientation is held on Mondays
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Scrub color: any solid color; hoodies, open-toed shoes, logo outerwear, and jewelry that could pose a safety risk are not permitted
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The ideal candidate is team-oriented, calm under pressure, confident in clinical judgment, and respectful of facility standards and department expectations
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13-week contract
