Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Jackson, TN

13-Week Contract | Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | 3x12s

This position is on a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients. The unit manages a broad range of diagnoses and acuity levels, including patients requiring telemetry monitoring, CVA management, renal failure, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal, post-cardiac cath recovery, pre/post neurosurgery care, ortho/trauma, and traumatic brain injury.

Clinical Skills Required:

• Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Central line, PICC, and port access/care
• Chest tube, tracheostomy, and surgical drain management
• IV insulin and heparin protocols
• Blood product administration
• Wound care and wound vac
• PCA, peripheral nerve block catheter monitoring
• Pre/post hemodialysis management
• Code/Rapid Response participation

Float: May be required to float to other Med/Surg Telemetry units or low-acuity ICU.

Weekend Requirement: Approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (16 per contract).

Orientation: 36 hours.

Required Certifications:

• AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Licensure: Active Tennessee or compact RN license required.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing experience. Electronic health record proficiency within the past 18 months is required and must be documented on your profile. A competency exam will be administered on-site — one attempt only.

Vaccines: COVID-19 (medical/religious exemptions considered); Flu (no exemptions).