Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry | Maryville, Tennessee

Seeking an experienced Travel RN for a 13-week Medical-Surgical Telemetry contract in Maryville, Tennessee, offering $1,710–$1,800 weekly for 12-hour night shifts. Join a dedicated adult telemetry team caring for complex patients near the Great Smoky Mountains and Knoxville area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Nursing Unit: Adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, subject to unit needs
• Patient Population: Adults, including patients with increased oxygen needs, atrial fibrillation, dialysis needs, and post-cardiac catheterization care
• Floating: May be required to qualified medical-surgical or telemetry units based on staffing needs

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent Epic electronic medical record experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and remote or unit-based telemetry monitoring
• Experience managing patients receiving oxygen therapy, including high-flow nasal cannula and BiPAP/CPAP
• Competency with heparin protocols and cardiac medication infusions such as Cardizem and amiodarone; titration experience is preferred
• Ability to care for post-cardiac catheterization, post-myocardial infarction, hemodialysis, and step-down patients who do not require ventilator or vasopressor support
• Ability to complete required orientation, compliance activities, and pre-assignment learning modules

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical Telemetry patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate clinical outcomes
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications and manage ordered cardiac drips in accordance with clinical protocols
• Care for patients with increased oxygen requirements, dialysis needs, atrial fibrillation, and post-cardiac procedures
• Perform medication administration, IV management, central-line care, blood product administration, wound care, and feeding-tube care as indicated
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization and other cardiac interventions, including TR Band management when applicable
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in Epic
• Float to other qualified units and campuses when requested, practicing only within demonstrated and documented competencies

Why Work in Maryville, Tennessee?

Maryville offers a welcoming community at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, with easy access to scenic outdoor recreation and the amenities of the Knoxville area. This Tennessee travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced telemetry nurse who is confident caring for complex adult patients and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Telemetry opportunity in Maryville, Tennessee.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.