Med Surg Tele

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical Telemetry | Maryville, TN

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12 or 4x12 schedule)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 30, 2026

This night shift opportunity is on an adult medical/surgical telemetry unit caring for a general medical, pre- and post-operative patient population, including adults and geriatrics. The unit manages post-cardiac catheterization patients and performs a range of bedside procedures.

Clinical Scope & Procedures:

• Post heart cath monitoring and management
• Bedside procedures: dialysis catheter insertion, thoracentesis, incision and drainage (I&D)
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Heparin protocols, blood product administration, and hemodialysis management (pre/post)
• Central line, PICC, and port access/management
• Wound care/wound vac, PCA, CBI, and feeding tube management

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Active RN Tennessee license
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical Telemetry experience
• Minimum 1 year of electronic health record experience
• First-time travelers will be considered based on clinical background

Schedule & Float Expectations:

• Every other weekend (subject to change based on unit need)
• Float to similar qualified units may be required based on census
• Pre-assignment modules required within 48 hours of contract signing (up to 16 hours reimbursable)

Flu Vaccine: Required — no exemptions accepted

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response, physical therapy, radiology, and social services.