Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Night Shift | Maryville, TN

Seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry assignment in Maryville, Tennessee. Join a collaborative adult acute-care team, work consistent 12-hour night shifts, and provide high-quality care to neurological and higher-acuity medical patients near the Great Smoky Mountains and Knoxville.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Time: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1 Registered Nurse to 6 patients on nights
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Floating: Flexibility to float to other units based on patient census, organizational needs, and demonstrated competencies is required

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Tennessee Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry or comparable adult acute-care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of Epic electronic medical record experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated experience caring for up to 6 patients in an adult acute-care setting
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend
• Strong telemetry assessment, clinical prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Flu vaccination required

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Telemetry setting
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Care for patients with stroke or TIA, seizures, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, dialysis needs, acute kidney failure, post-cardiac catheterization recovery, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, sepsis, and substance withdrawal
• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP or CPAP, non-invasive airway support, and oral suctioning
• Perform or assist with central-line and PICC-line care, blood product administration, chest tube management, wound care, and wound-vac care
• Provide care involving continuous bladder irrigation, feeding tubes, ostomies, peripheral lines, PCA therapy, insulin, heparin, and non-titrated cardiac drips
• Administer medications safely and maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, rehabilitation, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Support a positive patient experience through education, advocacy, emotional support, and respectful communication
• Float to qualified units when needed while performing only tasks supported by documented competencies

Maryville offers a welcoming community in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, and the greater Knoxville region. Apply now to join this Tennessee travel nursing opportunity as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse.

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.