Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Maryville, TN | 13-Week Contract

This inpatient unit serves as the primary destination for stroke and TIA patients while also managing higher-acuity medical-surgical cases. The team is strongly focused on patient experience and operates with robust interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, and social services.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 18:45–07:15 | 3x12 or 4x12
• Every other weekend required
• Float to other units may be required based on census and demonstrated competencies

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Adults and geriatrics
• Diagnoses include: Stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, encephalopathy, CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, dialysis, and post-heart catheterization
• Procedures include peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), telemetry monitoring, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, PICC/central line management, PCA, high-flow nasal cannula, and wound/wound vac care

Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS — all required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; prior travel experience required
• Minimum 1 year of electronic medical record experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• No first-time travelers

Additional Details

• Pre-assignment testing and compliance modules must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; up to 16 hours of module time is reimbursable
• Orientation occurs on Mondays
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine not required