Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Nashville, TN | Inpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a locked incarcerated unit; candidates must be comfortable working with an incarcerated population.
• Float as required to other Medical Surgical / Telemetry units, including forensics and inpatient units, with potential float to ICU.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Participate in the facility's holiday rotation, with an expectation to work 3 of 6 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).
• Complete required HealthStream pass/fail competency exams within 48 hours of assignment and meet all compliance deadlines prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee state RN license or compact multi-state license required at time of submission; license must be active with no pending status.
• Current Nursys report required at time of submission.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and CPI (MAB accepted in lieu of CPI) — all certifications must be included in the submission packet.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; first-time travelers accepted.
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted.
• Candidates must be available to work assigned holiday shifts and should expect contracts beginning in September to extend into the new year to support holiday coverage.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a forensic, correctional, or locked unit setting.
• ICU or step-down experience preferred given potential float requirements.
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and interpretation.

Why Join Us

• Unique opportunity to work in a specialized inpatient environment with exposure to diverse patient populations and multiple unit settings.
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an accessible opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career.