Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Nashville, TN
Start Date: 09-02-2026
End Date: 12-02-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; typically 3 shifts per week with 2 weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule (night/NOC)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $51 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess and manage patient care for neuro Med/Surg patients using keen clinical judgment
- Administer medications and IV therapies safely and document thoroughly in Meditech
- Monitor telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry, respond quickly to changes in cardiac or respiratory status
- Perform wound care and maintain surgical drains, chest tubes, and nasogastric tubes with confidence
- Provide compassionate bedside shift report and include patients and families in care planning
- Prioritize tasks and multitask effectively to maintain patient ratios and unit flow
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning and education
- Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment including IV pumps, feeding pumps, PCA, bladder scanner, and EKG machines
Qualifications
- Active RN license (required)
- BLS certification (required)
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
- Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts and participating in float rotations
- Proven IV insertion and medication administration skills
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and basic EKG interpretation
- Familiarity with electronic documentation (Meditech preferred)
- Strong patient prioritization, communication, and multitasking abilities
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical decision-making for Med/Surg populations
- Medication administration and IV therapy best practices
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition
- Meditech documentation and electronic charting workflows
- Use of unit equipment: IV pumps, feeding pumps, PCA, bladder scanner, continuous pulse oximetry, SCDs
- Basic wound care and management of surgical drains, chest tubes, and NG tubes
- Effective bedside shift reporting and patient/family education
- Ability to triage, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced unit
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork isn’t a headache
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- 401K retirement savings options to help plan your future
- Life and disability coverage for peace of mind
- Referral bonus program—bring a friend and both win
- A supportive team environment that values your skills and well-being
Travel Perks: Explore Nashville, TN
You’ll be based in vibrant Nashville—so when you’re off shift you can catch live music on Broadway, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, and explore trendy neighborhoods like The Gulch and 12 South for great food and shopping. Outdoor lovers will enjoy Centennial Park and nearby Radnor Lake for hikes and peaceful walks. Charming Franklin is a short drive away for historic downtown exploring, and weekend road trips to scenic areas and other Tennessee attractions are easy to plan.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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