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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: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical/Neuro night shift position in Nashville, TN, requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least 2 years of Med/Surg experience.
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Located on the 3rd Floor Medical Surgical/Neuro unit of an acute care hospital in Nashville, TN
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20-bed unit with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
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Two weekends (4 shifts) required per 4-week schedule
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Tech support available on both day and night shifts; unit secretary available 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Equipment used includes IV pumps, telemetry monitors, SCDs, continuous pulse oximetry machines, feeding pumps, PCAs, EKG machines, bladder scanners, and iMobile communication technology
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Charting is done in Meditech
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Contract travelers are first to float, with rotation applied when multiple contract staff are scheduled
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13-week assignment
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Active RN license — Tennessee or compact license required
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Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
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Proficiency in IV starts, basic wound care, surgical drain maintenance, nasogastric tube management, and chest tube care
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Ability to prioritize care and multitask in a fast-paced environment
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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The facility is an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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Navy scrubs (tops and bottoms) are required
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Bedside shift report is expected, with an emphasis on patient- and family-centered care and individualized plan of care communication