Job Title: Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Location: Maryville, TN
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 6:45 PM–7:15 AM | 3×12-Hour Shifts
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $47–$51/hr
Traveler: $49–$51/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry setting. Candidates must have neurological and stroke patient care experience, strong assessment skills, and the ability to respond to emergencies.
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients.
Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient responses to treatment.
Perform neurological assessments and monitor changes in patient conditions.
Monitor and manage patients with Stroke/TIA, seizures, and other neurological conditions.
Care for patients with CHF, sepsis, respiratory failure, and acute kidney injury.
Perform and assist with peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI).
Administer medications safely using the Omnicell system.
Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC.
Respond promptly to emergencies and changes in patient conditions.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment and recovery.
Float to other units based on staffing needs and clinical competencies.
Required Qualifications
Active Tennessee (TN) RN license.
Stroke/TIA and neurological patient care experience.
Adult and geriatric patient care experience.
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (mandatory).
Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not accepted.