Registered Nurse OR Travel

Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Details • Gross Rate up to $2,620 per week • Department: Associate Travel Program - Surgical Services • Schedule: Multiple shifts, 40 hours per week • Hospital: Multiple acute care hospitals • Location: Local and national travel options are available depending on need. This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Rates vary by location and specialty. For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site. ATP Benefits • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures. • Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure. • Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure. • Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning. • Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment. Education: • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Work Experience: • One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required. Additional Preferences • One year of recent experience in Surgical Services as a Circulating or Scrub RN strongly preferred. • Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50 miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000 associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

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