Med Surg Tele

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

Contract: 13 weeks (with option to extend to 26 weeks)

Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (18:45–07:15)

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

About the Unit

This inpatient med-surg telemetry 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 catheterization, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, sepsis

Clinical Skills Required

• Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draw and PICC line management
• Continuous bladder irrigation and peritoneal dialysis
• Chest tube management, wound care/wound vac
• Cardiac drip management (no titration), heparin, insulin
• PCA, feeding tube care, port access, colostomy/ileostomy care
• Substance withdrawal management

Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications — all required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; no first-time travelers
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Travel experience required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Floating: Required — floats limited to units matching demonstrated competencies.

Orientation: Mondays; pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 hours reimbursable).