Med Surg Tele
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN — Travel Contract
Maryville, TN | Days | 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 provides a broad range of specialized care in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Shift & Schedule
- Every other weekend required
- Float to other units based on census and demonstrated competencies
Patient Population & Clinical Scope
Adults and geriatrics presenting with stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, acute kidney failure, and post-heart-cath status. The unit performs peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.
Key Clinical Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
- BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
- Blood product administration; cardiac drip management (non-titrating)
- Central line blood draw; PICC and peripheral line care
- Chest tube management, wound care/wound vac
- Feeding tube management; colostomy/ileostomy care
- PCA and port access; substance withdrawal management
Requirements
- Active Tennessee RN license
- Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg/Tele experience; prior travel experience required (no first-time travelers)
- Previous charge nurse experience required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (all required)
- Minimum 1 year of electronic medical records experience required
- Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
Orientation
24-hour orientation; begins Mondays. Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials.