Med Surg Tele

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN — Travel Contract | Maryville, TN

Shift: Nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: January 11, 2027

This Med/Surg Telemetry unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with general medical, pre- and post-operative, and post-cardiac catheterization diagnoses. The team manages moderate-to-high acuity cases with strong interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response, physical therapy, and social services.

Clinical Scope & Procedures:

• Post heart catheterization care
• Bedside procedures: dialysis catheter insertion, thoracentesis, incision and drainage (I&D)
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Heparin protocols, blood product administration, wound care/wound vac
• Central line, PICC, and peripheral line management; port access
• Feeding tube and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) management
• Pre/post hemodialysis management

Schedule & Float:

• Every other weekend required (subject to change based on need)
• Float to similar qualified units may be required

Requirements:

• Active RN Tennessee license
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of electronic health record experience required
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of login (up to 16 hours reimbursable)
• Orientation held every Monday

Vaccines:

• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions
• COVID-19 vaccine not required