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Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,641 per week
Animas, NMMarch 26th, 2026
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: 04/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 20, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of recent specialty experience and prior travel experience. Details Short-term acute care hospital environment, Level I Trauma Center Medical/Surgical unit with a team nursing model; patient ratios are approximately 1:7 with support from PCCs and other RNs Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00) On-call required as needed Weekends required as needed; weekend block scheduling may be considered Floating may occur between like units and campuses within 20 miles, though cross-campus floating is rare Cerner EMR experience preferred 13-week contract Requirements Active RN license — TN state license or NLC Compact license required; no pending licensure accepted Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required; 3 years preferred Level I Trauma Center experience required Large hospital experience required At least one completed prior travel assignment required ADN or higher accepted for this position BLS certification required Driver's License required for consideration Additional Information Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application, as RTO cannot be approved after an offer has been extended If end-of-year holidays fall during the assignment, travelers must be willing to work at least 2 of 3 (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) if all three occur, or at least 1 of 2 if only two fall within the assignment period Former permanent employees or internal associate travelers must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible to return as a traveler First-time travelers are not accepted; at least one completed travel assignment is required Vaccination status must be provided American Traveler Job ID P-688201. 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 About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386