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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Athens, TN for RNs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Athens, Tennessee. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Athens 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 Athens’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range from $1,639 per week. The Athens MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Athens proper like Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens with more facilities in nearby areas like Etowah, Sweetwater and Tellico Plains to name a few.

Athens 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 Athens

We have 1 Medical Surgical jobs in Athens, TN and 24 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Tennessee, and 471 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
  • Athens, Tennessee – 37303
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,639 to $1,806
Weekly Pay*
On December 1, 2013, Starr Regional Medical Center was formed as a merger of Athens Regional Medical Center and Woods Memorial Hospital. The two-hospital system offers and increased level of care to the region by sharing resources, physicians and knowledge between the two hospitals. This ultimately allows us to provide the best patient care to those utilizing our services. It’s never been easier to find information about Starr Regional Medical Center to make your visit with us as smooth as possible. The links on the left will connect you to explanations of our specialty services and our phone directory, among other items. StarrRegional.com will be your trusted source online not only for your hospital information, but also for the time-saving, easy to use, in-depth healthcare information resource you’ll want to refer to frequently. Be active in your healthcare decisions, not a spectator. That’s why we give you access to millions of pages of the most credible, up-to-date medical information available. You can rely on such expert sources as The Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary. Quality healthcare and information you can trust. That’s the winning combination of Starr Regional Medical Center and StarrRegional.com. We are located at 1114 West Madison Avenue in Athens, Tenn., and 886 Highway 411 North in Etowah, Tenn.. If you would like further information about our hospital or our services, please call (423)745-1411 (Athens) or 423-263-3600 (Etowah). Starr Regional Medical Center is evaluated and accredited by the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is a regulatory agency that sets the standards on how hospitals should operate, and then inspects hospitals to see if they are abiding by the standards. Safety and quality are two areas reviewed by the Joint Commission, areas which are taken very seriously by Starr Regional Medical Center.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Powell, Tennessee – 37849
    Distance from Athens: 52 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,415 to $1,559
Weekly Pay*
Welcome to this fantastic Medical Surgical (MS) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients. You can expect a wide variety of conditions as this unit is a combination of acute and observation patients. Monitoring and interventions are provided for patients at risk for altered skin integrity, falls, minor cardiac and pneumonia, among other conditions. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients and they are looking for a team based MS RN to join their elite group. Details: – 110 bed community hospital -Located 10 miles north of Knoxville
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Livingston, Tennessee – 38570
    Distance from Athens: 77 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 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
  • Jefferson City, Tennessee – 37760
    Distance from Athens: 78 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
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
  • Jefferson City, Tennessee – 37760
    Distance from Athens: 78 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,533 to $1,690
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
  • Canton, Georgia – 30169
    Distance from Athens: 84 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 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 Athens: 84 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 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
  • Cumming, Georgia – 30041
    Distance from Athens: 89 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 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
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Athens: 90 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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 Athens: 90 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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 Athens: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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 Athens: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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 Athens: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
  • 14
$1,851 to $2,040
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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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Gainesville, Georgia – 30501
    Distance from Athens: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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 Athens: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
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
  • Middlesboro, Kentucky – 40965
    Distance from Athens: 94 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
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
  • Carthage, Tennessee – 37030
    Distance from Athens: 94 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,639 to $1,806
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
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Athens: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 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. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Smyrna, Tennessee – 37167
    Distance from Athens: 114 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
$1,551 to $1,709
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
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Athens: 115 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Athens: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Athens: 115 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Athens: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,714 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Athens: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,696 to $1,869
Weekly Pay*
32 bed Ortho unit. 1:5 staffing on days, 1:6 on nights. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Athens, Tennessee

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Athens. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Athens 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 Athens and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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

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

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

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

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

There are currently 1 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Athens. 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 Athens and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Athens can make an average of $1,783 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Athens can make an average of $1,844 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens in Athens
  • Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga (48.9 miles from Athens)
  • Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga (48.9 miles from Athens)
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville in Gainesville (90.3 miles from Athens)

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

A Medical Surgical nurse in Athens can make an average of $1,792 per week.

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

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

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Athens

In Athens, facilities like Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Westwood Heights (zip code 37371), Avalon Heights (zip code 37371) and Forrest Hills (zip code 37303) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Athens’s MS job opportunities are Etowah (9.1 miles), Sweetwater (13.2 miles) and Tellico Plains (17.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 37404 (48.9 miles), 37404 (48.9 miles) and 30501 (90.3 miles).

Athens Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Athens. 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 Athens.

Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Telemetry RN
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
11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
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
7 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Postpartum, and 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.