Med Surg

Complex Medical Unit — Acute Care RN | Night Shift | Knoxville, TN

This 13-week travel nursing contract places you on a complex medical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with high-acuity medical needs. Two start dates are available: November 16 and November 30.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Block scheduling considered based on unit and patient needs
• Holiday weeks (entire weeks) cannot be approved; individual dates are negotiable

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

The unit manages a broad range of complex medical diagnoses including CVA, TBI, renal failure, substance withdrawal, seizure disorders, post-MI, and pre/post cardiac cath care. Clinicians must be comfortable with:

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management; remote continuous telemetry monitoring
• Central line, PICC, and port access/management
• Tracheostomy and non-invasive airway management (BiPAP/CPAP)
• Chest tube management, wound care/wound vac
• IV insulin and heparin protocols; cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Blood product administration, PCA, pre/post hemodialysis management
• Bariatric surgery and ortho trauma patient care

Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, social services, phlebotomy, and rapid response teams.

Float: May float to med/surg or ER hold as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a comparable acuity setting
• Active, unencumbered TN or multistate compact RN license (required at submission)
• BLS and NIHSS required
• Prior medical records system experience required
• Must pass dysrhythmia interpretation and medication competency tests during orientation
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• First-time travelers welcome