Travel Nurse RN - Preoperative - $1,955 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

• Specialty:
  Preoperative
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Preoperative Registered Nurse position located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role involves preparing surgical patients for surgery and providing phase 2 recovery services in a hospital setting. The candidate will support the units staffing needs during daytime hours, ensuring patient care standards are maintained.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/03/2026, with shifts beginning around 5:30 AM depending on surgery schedule. The schedule may include 4 days per week, with one closing day requiring staff to stay until the last patient leaves and to work after 7:00 PM. The unit does not operate on weekends or holidays.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Experience in IV starts, moderate sedation, preoperative and phase 2 recovery. Must have skills in IV starts and moderate sedation, and experience preparing surgical patients and providing phase 2 recovery services.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience performing procedures such as nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan-Ganz catheter placements. Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required.
• Additional Information:
  Candidates must adhere to hospital-specific policies and guidelines. The unit recognizes staff efforts through awards and recognition programs. Ideal candidates may be attracted by the units use of new equipment and technology, experienced staff, and schedule options. No weekend or holiday shifts are required. The unit maintains a high level of teamwork and operational excellence.

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . 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:
Registered Nurse / Pre Op Registered Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus