Registered Nurse - Nashville, Tennessee

Worksite Location: Nashville, Tennessee, 37209
Pay Range/Rate: $2062.50
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1

Assignment Type: Contract
Start Date: 10/21/2026
Job Duration: 51 Weeks
Job ID: 68882

Shift Time: Day Shift
Hours Per Week: 36
Shifts Per Week: 3
Hours Per Shift: 12

Travel RN | Tennessee Department of Corrections | Nashville, TN | Contract

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a corrections travel opportunity in Nashville with a competitive package and a firm start date? Cell Staff is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Corrections to place two Travel RNs at a correctional health center in Nashville.

The Opportunity

Join a corrections health center in Nashville serving a patient population with complex medical needs. This role goes beyond standard floor nursing. You will provide direct patient care, supervise nursing staff, manage scheduling, and contribute to the overall operation of the health center. If you thrive in a structured, high-accountability environment and want to make a real clinical impact, this is the role for you.

Position Details

Location: Nashville, TN (on-site)
Setting: Correctional health center
Schedule: Day shift, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 7-day availability required
Contract Length: Approximately 3 months
Start Date: October 21, 2026

What You’ll Do

Provide nursing care and administer medications per physician orders and nursing protocol
Perform BLS, CPR, and emergency response as needed
Supervise and guide nursing staff in clinical procedures and facility policies
Prepare work schedules and assign staff based on patient needs and staff availability
Conduct performance discussions and implement corrective measures as needed
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation completeness
Participate in interviewing and selecting prospective staff members
Monitor and manage accountable items including medications and instruments

What We’re Looking For

Active, unencumbered RN license (Tennessee license or willing to obtain prior to start)
Corrections, behavioral health, or high-acuity clinical experience preferred
Supervisory or charge nurse experience preferred
AHA/BLS current
Ability to pass a 12-panel drug screen and corrections background clearance
7-day availability required including weekends
Able to commit and mobilize by October 21st

Who We Are

Cell Staff is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm operating in 38 states. We specialize in placing healthcare professionals in corrections, behavioral health, government, and veterans care settings. We are Joint Commission certified and committed to the highest standards of patient care.

Our Core Values: Integrity. Excellence. Compassion. Teamwork. Innovation.

What We Offer

Competitive travel package
Weekly pay
Dedicated recruiter support
Access to contracts nationwide

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Call or text: 855-561-1715
Email: all_recruit@cellstaff.com

Cell Staff is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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