Med Surg Tele
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Maryville, TN
13-Week Contract | Nights | 3x12 | Start: November 2026
This inpatient unit specializes in stroke and TIA care while also managing higher-acuity medical-surgical patients. The team is strongly focused on delivering an exceptional patient experience across a diverse and complex patient population.
Patient Population & Clinical Scope
Common diagnoses include stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, acute kidney failure, post-cardiac catheterization, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, sepsis, and dialysis. The unit performs peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.
Shift & Scheduling
- Nights: 18:45–07:15, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to other units may be required based on census and demonstrated competencies
Required Skills
- Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management
- Continuous bladder irrigation, BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
- Wound care/wound vac, feeding tube management, PCA, heparin and insulin administration
- Substance withdrawal management
Required Certifications & Licensure
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS — all required
- Active Tennessee RN license required
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a comparable unit
- Minimum 1 year of electronic health record experience required
- Previous charge nurse experience required
- Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
Orientation: 24 hours, scheduled on Mondays. Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials; up to 16 hours of module time is reimbursable.
Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted.