Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Maryville, TN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12 Hours (18:45–07:15) | Every Other Weekend Coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, CHF, sepsis, acute kidney failure, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, and post heart catheterization
• Administer and manage medications using the Omnicell medication system
• Perform and support specialized procedures including peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation
• Maintain a strong focus on patient experience and quality outcomes within a high-acuity med-surg and stroke/TIA inpatient unit
• Float to other units based on census needs, performing only tasks within demonstrated and documented 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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for stroke and TIA patient populations in an inpatient setting
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation procedures
• Experience working in a high-acuity med-surg environment with a staffing ratio of 1:6

Why Join Us

• Travelers are eligible for reimbursement for pre-assignment module completion hours (up to 16 hours), with orientation provided every Monday
• Opportunity to work in a specialized stroke and TIA inpatient unit with a team highly focused on patient experience and quality care