American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical position requiring recent Level I Trauma and travel nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a large hospital setting
• Patient ratio is typically 1:6 to 1:7 utilizing a team nursing model
• Night shift schedule consisting of four 12-hour shifts per week (7:00pm to 7:00am)
• On-call and weekend shifts are required as needed
• Floating may occur between similar units and campuses within 20 miles, though rare
• Cerner EMR is used, and previous experience with Cerner is preferred
• Nurses will operate under a team-based care model with support from experienced staff
• Must be willing to work at least 2 of 3 major holidays that fall within the assignment (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), or 1 of 2 if only two occur
• All requested time off must be declared at the time of application; late requests will not be considered
• Returning employees must be separated from previous employment for at least one year to be eligible
• Scrubs or uniform dress code details will be provided during orientation
• Vaccination status documentation must be provided prior to starting

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license, non-pending status required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical Surgical experience is strictly required
• Previous Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment
• Experience in large hospital settings required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• No local candidates within a 100-mile radius
• No first-time travelers will be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-648619. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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