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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Chattanooga for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Chattanooga area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Chattanooga’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Chattanooga and surrounding areas earned about $1,571 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,441 to $1,705 per week. The Chattanooga MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Chattanooga proper like Parkridge Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Hixson, Ooltewah and Jasper to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Chattanooga. The earliest start date in Chattanooga is Apr 24, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,705 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Chattanooga is May 5, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,588 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Chattanooga including 13 weeks.

Chattanooga is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Chattanooga

We have 3 Medical Surgical jobs in Chattanooga, TN and 42 Medical Surgical jobs in Tennessee, and 606 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
  • 12 N,
  • April 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,547 to $1,705
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,441 to $1,588
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
  • 12 N,
  • April 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,441 to $1,588
Weekly Pay*
Join a team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. 275-bed community hospital near downtown Chattanooga. Meditech charting. Facility featurescardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Winchester, Tennessee – 37398
    Distance from Chattanooga: 46 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
STRHS-Winchester, in conjunction with its sister campus in Sewanee, is a 198-bed acute and skilled care facility. * Comprehensive medical facility licensed for 131 acute beds and 26 skilled care/nursing home beds and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. * Sewanee – The sister facility, located on the campus of the beautiful University of the South in Sewanee, is a 21-bed general acute care facility and a 20-bed skilled care facility which provides high quality health care for a progressive and supportive community. *STRHS-Winchester features a 10-bed ICU, a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit, a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, five OR Suites and two Endoscopy Suites. There is also a 13-bay Emergency Room with over 15,000 annual visits. The Sewanee facility has a four-bay Emergency Room that sees over 5,000 patients every year. Radiology services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and X-ray.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Athens, Tennessee – 37303
    Distance from Chattanooga: 49 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,710 to $1,884
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Canton, Georgia – 30169
    Distance from Chattanooga: 73 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 12
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Cherokee is committed to advancing health care in Cherokee County. The 332-bed, full-service community hospital has more than 1,300 physicians and 3,600 employees.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Canton, Georgia – 30169
    Distance from Chattanooga: 73 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Cherokee is committed to advancing health care in Cherokee County. The 332-bed, full-service community hospital has more than 1,300 physicians and 3,600 employees.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gadsden, Alabama – 35903
    Distance from Chattanooga: 82 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Gadsden, Alabama is a quaint town in the northeastern corner of the state. With a charming town square and many other attractions… it is definitely worth the visit. Gadsden is known for its beautiful 90 ft. waterfall which can be explored at Noccalula Falls Park. Various outdoor activities along with a view of the Coosa River are popular in the area including hiking, water sports, and two championship golf courses. Gadsden, AL is a great destination due to its affordable housing options including apartments, townhouses and RV parks.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gadsden, Alabama – 35903
    Distance from Chattanooga: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Gadsden, Alabama is a quaint town in the northeastern corner of the state. With a charming town square and many other attractions… it is definitely worth the visit. Gadsden is known for its beautiful 90 ft. waterfall which can be explored at Noccalula Falls Park. Various outdoor activities along with a view of the Coosa River are popular in the area including hiking, water sports, and two championship golf courses. Gadsden, AL is a great destination due to its affordable housing options including apartments, townhouses and RV parks.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gadsden, Alabama – 35903
    Distance from Chattanooga: 82 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Gadsden, Alabama is a quaint town in the northeastern corner of the state. With a charming town square and many other attractions… it is definitely worth the visit. Gadsden is known for its beautiful 90 ft. waterfall which can be explored at Noccalula Falls Park. Various outdoor activities along with a view of the Coosa River are popular in the area including hiking, water sports, and two championship golf courses. Gadsden, AL is a great destination due to its affordable housing options including apartments, townhouses and RV parks.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gadsden, Alabama – 35903
    Distance from Chattanooga: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
Weekly Pay*
Gadsden, Alabama is a quaint town in the northeastern corner of the state. With a charming town square and many other attractions… it is definitely worth the visit. Gadsden is known for its beautiful 90 ft. waterfall which can be explored at Noccalula Falls Park. Various outdoor activities along with a view of the Coosa River are popular in the area including hiking, water sports, and two championship golf courses. Gadsden, AL is a great destination due to its affordable housing options including apartments, townhouses and RV parks.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cumming, Georgia – 30041
    Distance from Chattanooga: 88 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 12
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Forsyth continues to expand and add services to meet the ever-growing health care needs of Forsyth County and its surrounding communities. The 389-bed hospital has 800 physicians and 3,700 employees. The Women’s Center at Northside Hospital Forsyth rivals the nationally acclaimed Women’s Center at Northside-Atlanta, and offers comprehensive services for labor and delivery, neonatal care, high-risk perinatal diagnostics, parenting and newborn classes and lactation consultation to Forsyth County.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Chattanooga: 89 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,502 to $1,655
Weekly Pay*
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carthage, Tennessee – 37030
    Distance from Chattanooga: 91 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Livingston, Tennessee – 38570
    Distance from Chattanooga: 92 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Smyrna, Tennessee – 37167
    Distance from Chattanooga: 94 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for 110 bed Level 3 Trauma center 20 minutes southeast of Nashville, with a great greenway system, golf courses, and access to Percy Priest Lake
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: hip surgery, fractures. Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5;1:6; # of Beds: 11 to 20 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Any Solid Color; Areas of Float Support: medical surgical areas Special Procedures: None
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 14
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: hip surgery, fractures. Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5;1:6; # of Beds: 11 to 20 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Any Solid Color; Areas of Float Support: medical surgical areas Special Procedures: None
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services. It is our mission to improve the health of our community in all we do.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Stroke Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5;Teams of 3:8; # of Beds: 31 to 40 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Any Solid Color; Areas of Float Support: Any med/surg area Special Procedures: None
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
A top facility in ATL Typical Ratio 1:4/6. Heparin. General inpatient rehab/ortho.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Stroke Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5;Teams of 3:8; # of Beds: 31 to 40 Charting: EPIC Scrub Color: Any Solid Color; Areas of Float Support: Any med/surg area Special Procedures: None
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Chattanooga: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,780 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
A top facility in ATL Typical Ratio 1:4/6. Heparin. General inpatient rehab/ortho.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Chattanooga. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Chattanooga and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Chattanooga and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Chattanooga, TN

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Chattanooga?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,884, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Athens (48.9 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,826, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Winchester (46.4 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,705, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Chattanooga

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Chattanooga?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Chattanooga?

There are currently 3 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Chattanooga. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Chattanooga and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Chattanooga can make an average of $1,540 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Chattanooga and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Chattanooga can make an average of $1,627 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Chattanooga?

  • Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga (2.5 miles from Chattanooga)
  • Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga (2.8 miles from Chattanooga)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Chattanooga?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Chattanooga can make an average of $1,610 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Chattanooga?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Chattanooga is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga, facilities like Parkridge Medical Center and Memorial Hospital , all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Foxwood Heights (zip code 37406), North Brainerd (zip code 37411) and Regency Place (zip code 37411) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Chattanooga’s MS job opportunities are Hixson (7.9 miles), Ooltewah (14.1 miles) and Jasper (18 miles). These are near to zip codes: 37404 (2.5 miles).

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Chattanooga Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Chattanooga. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Chattanooga.

Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 8
Departments
Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Telemetry
Address
2525 De Sales Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Nearby Neighborhoods
Foxwood Heights (37406), North Brainerd (37411), Hillsboro Heights (37406), Pineoak Heights (37411), Forest Hills (37406)
Parkridge Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
2333 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Nearby Neighborhoods
Foxwood Heights (37406), North Brainerd (37411), Regency Place (37411), Pineoak Heights (37411), Hillsboro Heights (37406)
Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 7
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Postpartum Psychiatric
Address
1114 W Madison Avenue
Athens, TN 37303
Nearby Neighborhoods
Westwood Heights (37371), Avalon Heights (37371), Forrest Hills (37303), Ridgeway (37371), Bryson (37303)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.