Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN — Maryville, TN

This inpatient unit is the primary destination for stroke and TIA patients, while also managing a higher-acuity medical-surgical population. The team places a strong emphasis on patient experience and delivers a broad range of specialized care.

Patient Population & Diagnoses

Adults and geriatrics presenting with stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, CHF, sepsis, encephalopathy, respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, and post-cardiac catheterization care. The unit also supports patients requiring dialysis.

Special Procedures

Peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP management, central line blood draws, PICC line management, chest tube management, PCA, cardiac drip management (no titration), blood product administration, wound care/wound vac, and substance withdrawal monitoring.

Schedule & Logistics

• Days: 3x12-hour shifts, every-other-weekend coverage required
• Float: Required to other units based on census and demonstrated competencies
• Orientation: 24 hours, begins Mondays

Required Certifications & Licensure

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Active Tennessee RN license
• Prior charge experience required

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Prior travel experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Strong electronic health records proficiency (minimum 1 year required)
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Skills: Telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, isolation/PPE, feeding tube management, colostomy/ileostomy care, port access, oral suctioning, wound vac, and rapid response utilization.