Med Surg Tele

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

13-Week Travel Contract | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3x12)

This inpatient unit specializes in stroke and TIA care while also managing higher-acuity medical-surgical patients. The team is deeply committed to patient experience and delivers a broad range of complex nursing interventions.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Adults and geriatrics
• Diagnoses include: stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, dialysis, acute kidney failure, post-heart cath, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis
• Special procedures: peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)

Key Clinical Skills Required

• Telemetry and remote monitoring; dysrhythmia interpretation
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Blood product administration; heparin and insulin drip management (no titration)
• Central line blood draws; PICC line and port access/management
• Chest tube management; wound care/wound vac
• Feeding tube care; colostomy/ileostomy management
• Substance withdrawal management

Schedule & Float

• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Float to other units based on need and demonstrated competencies

Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; travel experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Previous charge experience required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (all required)
• Electronic medical record experience: 1-year minimum required
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of account activation (billable up to 16 hours)

Orientation: 24 hours, beginning on Mondays