Travel Acute Surgical & Bariatric Registered Nurse - $2,365 per week
Kingsport, TN, 37662, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- acute care
- surgical nursing
This position is for a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in acute surgical and bariatric care, working 36 hours weekly with night shifts in Kingsport, Tennessee. The role requires at least two years of nursing experience, certifications in BLS and ACLS, and skills in managing complex medical procedures including telemetry and wound care. The nurse will use Epic charting, float between units, and support clinical education within a comprehensive acute care facility.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg
Job Details:
• Work in acute care surgical and bariatric unit
• 36/36 or 36/48 schedule options available
• Every other weekend requirement
• Required to float to other units as needed
• 2 years of nursing experience required
• Accepts first time travelers
• Med/Surg and Telemetry experience required
• Required certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS
• Must use Epic charting system
• Required skills include accessing/managing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draw, colostomy care, feeding tube management, heparin and insulin administration, isolation precautions, PICC line management, starting and maintaining IVs, surgical drains, telemetry monitoring, and wound care
• Care for adult patients with various medical and surgical conditions
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation beginning on Sundays with online CBLs
• Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty based on census
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education
• Must live 100 miles or more from facility
• Drug test must be completed 12-14 calendar days prior to start date
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed for fit testing per CDC guidelines
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates an acute care surgical and bariatric unit providing comprehensive medical and surgical services to patients. The facility utilizes Epic electronic health records and offers extensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary services. The organization is committed to nursing education and requires travel nurses to actively participate in supporting nursing students and clinical education programs.
Location:
Kingsport, TN
Kingsport offers a welcoming community in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, known for its outdoor recreation opportunities and affordable cost of living. The area provides easy access to hiking trails, lakes, and mountain activities while maintaining a strong healthcare community and excellent work-life balance for medical professionals.
Adex Job ID #3093944. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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