Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN – Night Shift | Maryville, TN

Contract: 13–26 weeks | Start Date: October 5, 2026

Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (18:45–07:15) | Every other weekend required

About the Unit

This inpatient unit specializes in stroke and TIA care while also managing higher-acuity medical-surgical patients. The team places a strong emphasis on patient experience and is equipped to perform peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.

Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Common Diagnoses: Stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, dialysis, acute kidney failure, post-heart cath, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis

Clinical Skills Utilized

• Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation (including remote monitoring)
• Blood product administration, central line draws, PICC line management
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Continuous bladder irrigation, peritoneal dialysis
• Feeding tube care, wound care/wound vac, port access
• Heparin and insulin management, cardiac drip management (no titration)
• PCA, oral suctioning, substance withdrawal management

Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (no first-time travelers)
• Previous charge experience required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS — all required
• Minimum 1 year of electronic medical records experience required
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted

Float: Required to other units based on census and verified competencies

Orientation: 24 hours (Monday start); pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 billable hours)