Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Maryville, TN

This inpatient medical-surgical telemetry unit specializes in stroke and TIA care while also managing higher-acuity med-surg patients. The team maintains a strong commitment to patient experience and provides a full range of neurological and medical-surgical nursing care.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 18:45–07:15 | 3x12 or 4x12 (4x12 preferred)
• Weekend coverage: every other
• Float required to other units based on census and demonstrated competencies

Patient Population

Adults and geriatrics presenting with stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, chest pain, CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, acute kidney failure, ia, dialysis needs, and post-cardiac catheterization care.

Procedures & Skills

• Peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Central line blood draw and PICC line management
• Blood product administration and telemetry/remote monitoring
• Heparin and insulin drip management (no titration)
• Wound care/wound vac, PCA management, chest tube care
• Rapid response and code team utilization

Required Certifications & Licensure

• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS — all required
• Active Tennessee RN license required

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical telemetry or neurology RN experience
• Minimum 1 year of electronic health record experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Travel experience required; no first-time travelers
• Pre-assignment testing and compliance modules must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks | Orientation: 24 hours (Mondays)