Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Bristol, TN | 13-Week Contract

This night shift opportunity places you on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit serving adult and geriatric patients with a range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions. The unit is supported by an interdisciplinary team including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response teams.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36- or 48-hour weekly schedules available (36/36, 36/48, or 48/48)
• Every other weekend required
• No call required
• Floating to other units required
• Orientation begins Sundays (online modules; approximately 4–5 hours, non-billable)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Continuous cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Medication administration, peripheral line care, and oxygen therapy
• Pre- and post-operative care, wound care, and pain management
• Coordination with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning
• Participation in nursing student clinical education alongside patient care

Requirements

• Active RN or LPN license
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg/Tele experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• BLS (AHA only) required; NIHSS preferred
• EKG interpretation competency required — a Relias basic EKG test must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers welcome

Start Date: December 6, 2026