Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bristol, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med Surg

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 01/04/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Bristol, TN

Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Bristol, Tennessee (zip code 37620). This opportunity offers hands-on clinical experience in a community hospital, ideal for RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in Tennessee and the Appalachian region.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Location: Bristol, TN 37620 (Tennessee travel nursing jobs)

Assignment Type: Travel Contract

Unit: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg RN)

Start Date: January 4, 2026

End Date: April 5, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (18:30 - 07:00)

Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts per week (36 or 48 hours/week)

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2020 - $2070/week

Patient Ratio: 1:7

Setting: On-site at a community hospital

Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required

Floating: May float to other units as needed

Orientation: 16 hours (includes online modules)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical RN experience

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or compact state

AHA BLS certification required

First-time travel nurses welcome

Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Experience with Epic charting system preferred

Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (per travel nurse guidelines)

Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Willingness to support and educate nursing students as part of clinical responsibilities

Ability to complete compliance and drug testing requirements prior to start

Facial hair must comply with CDC fit testing guidelines

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to a diverse Med/Surg patient population, including oncology and post-surgical patients

Manage patient loads with a 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio

Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and document care using Epic (preferred)

Perform wound care, IV therapy, blood product administration, and central/PICC line management

Float to other units as needed to support hospital operations

Participate in orientation and ongoing education, including supporting clinical nursing students

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Adhere to hospital policies, infection control, and safety protocols

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #437025. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

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