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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 4
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Pre/Post-Op Day Surgery position in Chattanooga, TN, requiring ACLS, PALS, and experience with moderate sedation and phase 2 recovery.
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Located in the Day Surgery / Pre-op Holding unit of a 472-bed hospital in Chattanooga, TN
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Cares for surgical patients in pre-op holding and phase 2 recovery (SDS)
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Unit is supported by unit secretaries and techs
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Equipment used includes cardiac monitors, ultrasound, and EKG machines
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Procedures performed on unit include nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan catheter placement
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Documents in Meditech EMR
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Schedule is 3x12-hour shifts; 4x10-hour shifts may also be considered
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Shift start times vary (5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00 AM) depending on the surgery schedule
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One closing shift per week required — shift ends when the last patient leaves
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No weekend or holiday requirements
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No floating outside of Day Surgery and Pre-op Holding
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Active RN license — TN or Compact license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in the specialty
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Experience with IV starts and moderate sedation required
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Experience preparing surgical patients for surgery and providing phase 2 recovery required
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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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Responsibilities include pre-operative patient preparation, moderate sedation monitoring, and phase 2 post-operative recovery care
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Blue scrubs are required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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13-week contract
