Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Newport, TN
Compensation
$1,680.00 - 1,770.00/week
Med/Surg RN Details
Location
Address : Newport, TN, 37821
Job Description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Newport, Tennessee
Join a 24-bed medical-surgical unit in Newport, TN, for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. Provide patient-centered care on night shift while collaborating with a supportive hospital care team. Newport offers a welcoming East Tennessee setting, scenic mountain surroundings, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Travel RN Job Details
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Location: Newport, Tennessee
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; 36 hours per week (three shifts)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
- Unit: 24-bed medical-surgical unit
- Typical Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
- Scrubs: Royal blue
- Floating and On-Call: No floating or on-call requirements
- Scheduling Notes: Block scheduling is not available. The night RN is required to work Christmas Eve. Time-off requests are limited to one week.
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- At least two years of recent nursing experience, including medical-surgical nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
- Travel candidates must live more than 50 miles from the work location; local candidates are not eligible
Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect medical-surgical nursing care that addresses patients’ physical, psychosocial, developmental, and general care needs.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families and respond to their care needs.
- Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians.
- Demonstrate initiative, sound clinical judgment, and professional accountability while collaborating with the care team.
Apply now for this medical-surgical travel RN opportunity in Newport, Tennessee.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.