Med Surg Tele

Complex Medical Unit – Acute Care RN | Nights | Knoxville, TN

This 13-week travel assignment places you on a complex medical unit managing adult and geriatric patients across a broad range of acute diagnoses. The unit operates with remote continuous telemetry monitoring and is supported by an interdisciplinary team including pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, rapid response, and social services.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour
• Start dates: November 16 or November 30, 2026
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Holiday weeks (full weeks) cannot be approved for time off; individual dates are negotiable

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Adults and geriatrics with complex acute conditions
• Diagnoses include CVA, TBI, renal failure, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal, post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath, and ortho trauma
• Skills utilized: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central line and PICC care, chest tube management, heparin and IV insulin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, wound vac, blood product administration, and more

Float Requirement: Med-Surg and ER hold areas

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a comparable acuity setting
• Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or multistate compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Prior charting experience required (electronic medical records)
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia interpretation test and medication test during orientation
• First-time travelers welcome

Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required.