Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract

Med/Surg Tele RN travel nursing opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee for an experienced acute-care nurse seeking a 13-week contract. Join a collaborative Complex Medical Unit team caring for adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical and telemetry needs. This on-site travel nurse position is located near the Tennessee River and the scenic foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, offering a welcoming community, vibrant culture, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Nursing Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Unit: Complex Medical Unit – Acute Care
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Start Dates: November 16 or November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three shifts per week; every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6 on days and 1:6–7 on nights
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Technology: Cerner EMR and remote continuous telemetry monitoring

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a comparable-acuity hospital setting
• Previous Cerner EMR experience required
• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification or demonstrated NIHSS competency, as required by the assignment
• Ability to successfully complete a basic dysrhythmia interpretation test and medication test during orientation
• Strong telemetry nursing, medication administration, patient assessment, and acute-care clinical skills
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Two professional references are required and may be pending at the time of submission

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and telemetry diagnoses.
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Interpret basic cardiac rhythms and monitor patients using remote continuous telemetry.
• Administer medications and manage therapies including heparin protocols, IV insulin, cardiac drips without titration, PCA, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway support.
• Provide care for central lines, PICC lines, ports, feeding tubes, chest tubes, surgical drains, tracheostomies, wounds, and wound vacuums.
• Support patients with conditions including CVA, renal failure, post-myocardial infarction recovery, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal, and post-cardiac catheterization needs.
• Administer blood products and coordinate pre- and post-procedure care, including hemodialysis and cardiac procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams.
• Float to medical-surgical assignments or emergency department hold patients as unit needs require.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Cerner while delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel contract in Knoxville, Tennessee, and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team.

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.