Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN — Travel Contract

Maryville, TN | Nights | 13 Weeks

This inpatient medical-surgical telemetry unit specializes in stroke and TIA care while also managing higher-acuity med-surg patients across adult and geriatric populations. The unit places a strong emphasis on patient experience and is staffed with robust interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and social services.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x12-hour night shifts, 18:45–07:15
• Every-other-weekend coverage required
• Floating to other units based on census and demonstrated competencies is required

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

Diagnoses include stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, ia, chest pain, encephalopathy, CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, and post-cardiac catheterization care. The unit performs peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.

Required Skills

BiPAP/CPAP management, high-flow nasal cannula, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, telemetry and remote monitoring, cardiac drip management (no titration), insulin and heparin administration, wound care/wound vac, and dysrhythmia interpretation.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience (no first-time travelers)
• Minimum 1 year of recent relevant unit experience
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Electronic health record proficiency (1+ year minimum) required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions
• Pre-assignment testing and compliance modules must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing (up to 16 hours reimbursable)