Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN – Night Shift | Maryville, TN

13-Week Travel Contract | Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12)

This inpatient unit specializes in stroke and TIA care while also managing higher-acuity medical-surgical patients. The team places a strong emphasis on patient experience and is skilled in peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.

Patient Population & Diagnoses

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

Clinical Skills Utilized

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Blood product administration and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Central line blood draws and PICC line management
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and peritoneal dialysis
• Chest tube, wound care/wound vac, and port access
• PCA, insulin, heparin administration
• Substance withdrawal and isolation precautions

Schedule & Float

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Every other weekend required
• Float to other units based on census and demonstrated competencies

Required Certifications & Licensure

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (all required)
• Active Tennessee RN license required

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar unit
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not eligible
• Previous charge experience required
• Minimum 1 year of electronic medical records experience
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Orientation: Mondays; pre-assignment modules required within 48 hours of system access (up to 16 hours reimbursable).