Telemetry

Cardiac/Surgical Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Jackson, TN

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (18:45–07:15) | Start: November 30, 2026

This travel RN role is on a cardiac/surgical telemetry unit managing adult and geriatric patients with cardiac and medical-surgical diagnoses, including post-MI, CVA, renal failure, and telemetry observation cases. The unit provides continuous on-unit telemetry monitoring with robust interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, IV teams, rapid response, and pharmacy.

Float: May be required to float to other MS/Tele units or a low-acuity ICU.

Clinical Skills Expected:

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Central line, PICC, and port access/management
• Blood product administration, heparin and IV insulin protocols
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Chest tube, tracheostomy, and surgical drain care
• Wound care/wound vac, PCA, and feeding tube management
• Pre/post hemodialysis management, ABG interpretation

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Licensure: Active Tennessee or compact RN license required at time of submission.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of cardiac/telemetry experience; charge experience preferred.

Vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered). Flu vaccine mandatory November 1–March 31; no exemptions accepted.

Additional Notes:

• Recent charting system experience (within 18 months) required and must be documented on profile; candidates must pass a competency exam — one attempt only
• Orientation: 36 hours
• No block scheduling or special schedule requests accommodated
• All pre-approved time off must be disclosed at submission