Med Surg Tele

Acute Care Surgical & Bariatric Unit — Med/Surg Telemetry | Nights | Kingsport, TN

This 13-week travel assignment places you on an acute care surgical and bariatric unit caring for adult patients. The unit is fast-paced, with a broad clinical scope and strong interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and more.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• 36-hour work commitment per week, every other weekend required
• Float to other units is required
• Orientation begins on Sundays and includes online modules (approximately 16 non-billable hours)

Clinical Skills Required

• IV access, PICC line management, central line blood draws, port access
• Blood product administration, heparin and insulin drips
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Surgical drain and wound care, wound VAC management
• Colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management
• PCA management, renal failure, CVA care, isolation precautions

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; Med/Surg and Telemetry experience required
• AHA BLS and ACLS required (AHA certification only accepted)
• First-time travelers welcome
• Must reside 100+ miles from the facility
• Relias basic EKG test must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Drug screen required 12–14 days prior to start date

Vaccines

• COVID-19: Not required
• Flu vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Participation in clinical nursing student education is expected alongside regular patient care duties.