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Job ID: 904584
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Maryville, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 3×12 or 4×12 Hours (18:45–07:15) | Every Other Weekend Coverage
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on an inpatient Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a focus on stroke, TIA, and higher-acuity med-surg patients, with a strong emphasis on patient experience
- Manage a patient population of adults and geriatrics presenting with diagnoses including stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, dialysis, acute kidney failure, post heart cath, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis
- Perform and support specialized procedures including peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation
- Administer and manage medications using the Omnicell medication system
- Float to other units and/or campuses as needed based on census and demonstrated competencies
- Complete required pre-assignment modules and annual compliance requirements prior to and during the contract period
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a Medical Surgical or Telemetry unit
- Minimum 1 year of recent EPIC EMR experience
- Must not be a first-time traveler
- Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible at full rate; candidates residing 90–99.9 miles away may be considered at a reduced rate; candidates under 90 miles are ineligible (night shift exception: must be 50+ miles from the contracted campus — 50–99.9 miles accepted at a reduced rate, under 50 miles ineligible)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for stroke and TIA patients in an inpatient setting
- Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation procedures
- Experience working in a high-acuity med-surg environment with complex patient diagnoses
Why Join Us
- Work in a specialized inpatient unit with a dedicated focus on stroke and TIA care alongside higher-acuity medical surgical patients, offering a dynamic and clinically enriching environment
- Pre-assignment orientation modules may be reimbursable for up to 16 hours of completed time, providing added value at the start of your contract