Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Maryville, TN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 or 26 weeks available) | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Every Other Weekend | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a focus on stroke, TIA, and higher-acuity med-surg patients, with an emphasis on patient experience
• Manage and monitor patients with diagnoses including stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, CHF, sepsis, acute kidney failure, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, and post-heart catheterization
• Perform and support specialized procedures including peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation
• Administer and manage medications using the Omnicell medication system
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
• Float to other units as needed based on census and demonstrated competencies

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Medical Surgical or Telemetry unit
• Minimum of 1 year of EPIC EMR experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must not be a first-time traveler
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patient populations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with stroke and TIA patient populations
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation procedures
• Experience with Omnicell medication management systems

Why Join Us

• Flexible contract length options (13 or 26 weeks) with potential for extension, offering stability and variety in your travel nursing career
• Pre-assignment orientation modules are compensable (up to 16 hours), ensuring you are supported and prepared before your start date