Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry – Travel RN | Night Shift | Maryville, TN

This inpatient unit specializes in 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 clinical services, including peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12 or 4x12)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other units may be required based on census and demonstrated competencies

Patient Population

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

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Active Tennessee RN license

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (no first-time travelers)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Electronic health record proficiency (minimum 1 year) required

Key Clinical Skills

• Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Blood product administration, heparin and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• PICC and central line management, port access
• Continuous bladder irrigation, peritoneal dialysis
• Wound care/wound vac, chest tube management
• PCA, feeding tube care, substance withdrawal management

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start: January 2027
• Orientation: 24 hours (Mondays)
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials and are reimbursable (up to 16 hours).