Med Surg

Med/Surg RN — Night Shift | Nashville, TN

13-Week Contract | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This med/surg unit manages a diverse patient population with moderate-to-high acuity, including neurological, post-operative, and medically complex cases. The unit provides daily secretary support and PRN tech coverage.

Clinical Scope

• Patient populations include strokes, seizures, and post-op cases such as amputations, ostomy, chest tube placements, oral surgeries, and wound vacs
• Wound care, tracheostomy, ostomy, drain, and chest tube management required
• Peritoneal dialysis and PCA pump familiarity needed; Heparin is the only continuous drip
• HAI prevention, CVC and Foley monitoring, and fall prevention protocols in place
• Bedside shift report and safety checks every 1–2 hours expected
• 100% medication scanning required, including controlled substances

Schedule & Float

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling block
• Float policy: will float over core staff

Requirements

• Active RN license
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Strong skills in patient assessment, wound care, tracheostomy, ostomy, and drain management

Dress Code

Navy, blue, white, black, gray, or ceil blue scrubs

Team Culture

This is a collaborative, energetic unit with experienced charge nurses and supportive leadership. Travel nurses are integrated as core staff and held to the same standards of accountability and recognition.