Med Surg Tele
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN – Night Shift | Maryville, TN
13-Week Travel Contract | Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12)
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 skilled in peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.
Patient Population & Diagnoses
Adults and geriatrics presenting with stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, dialysis needs, acute kidney failure, post-heart cath recovery, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis.
Clinical Skills Utilized
- Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
- BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
- Blood product administration and cardiac drip management (no titration)
- Central line blood draws and PICC line management
- Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and peritoneal dialysis
- Chest tube, wound care/wound vac, and port access
- PCA, insulin, heparin administration
- Substance withdrawal and isolation precautions
Schedule & Float
- Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Every other weekend required
- Float to other units based on census and demonstrated competencies
Required Certifications & Licensure
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (all required)
- Active Tennessee RN license required
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar unit
- Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not eligible
- Previous charge experience required
- Minimum 1 year of electronic medical records experience
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required
Orientation: Mondays; pre-assignment modules required within 48 hours of system access (up to 16 hours reimbursable).
