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 Med/Surg position in a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a TN or compact RN license and travel nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on a Medical Surgical unit within a large hospital
• Level I Trauma Center with adult patient population
• Utilizes a team nursing model with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Night shift position with a 4x12 hour schedule from 19:00 to 07:00
• Floating may occur to similar units or campuses within a 20-mile radius, but is rare
• Weekend shifts and on-call duties required as needed
• Use of Cerner EMR is preferred
• Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Expected to work holidays if Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's falls within the assignment—must be willing to work 2 of 3 if all occur, or 1 of 2 if only two holidays occur
• All requested time off (RTO) must be declared at the time of application; RTO requested after offer will not be considered
• Team nursing structure provides collaborative support among staff
• Compliance with strict facility standards and documentation required
• Must provide vaccination status as part of the application process
• Block scheduling generally not available, but weekend block may be discussed during interview

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience required, 3+ years preferred
• Prior travel nursing assignment required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Level I Trauma hospital RN experience required
• Experience in large hospital settings required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must comply with all Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• No local candidates accepted; candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility
• Returning travelers or former staff must have a separation of at least one year to be eligible

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-648618. 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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