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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMaryville, TNTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Maryville, TN
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 6, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$47.50
Weekly
$1,710
Yearly (full-time)
$88,920
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $47.50/hour — 21% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee ($39.18/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Tele Night Shift in Maryville, TN

Join a 13-week Tennessee travel nursing assignment as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Maryville, TN. Bring your clinical expertise to a neuroscience-focused medical-surgical unit and provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical conditions. This on-site travel RN job offers a collaborative environment, a manageable 1:6 night-shift ratio, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Located near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville offers a welcoming community, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
  • Location: Maryville, Tennessee
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • End Date: February 1, 2027
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710-$1,800
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
  • Typical Night Shift Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
  • Charting System: Epic electronic medical record
  • Float Expectation: Float to other qualified units or campuses as needed

Travel RN Job Requirements

  • Active Tennessee Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele nursing experience
  • Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
  • At least 1 year of Epic experience required
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Previous charge nurse experience required
  • Demonstrated experience managing a 1:6 patient assignment
  • Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and float when needed
  • Strong telemetry monitoring, patient assessment, prioritization, and patient education skills

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Tele unit
  • Monitor and care for patients with stroke or TIA, seizures, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, dialysis needs, acute kidney failure, post-cardiac catheterization status, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis
  • Interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, colostomies, and ileostomies
  • Perform or assist with continuous bladder irrigation, peritoneal dialysis care, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, and high-flow nasal cannula support
  • Administer blood products, insulin, heparin, and non-titrated cardiac drips according to established protocols
  • Use rapid response and code team resources to support timely intervention
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Epic while promoting patient safety, effective communication, and an exceptional patient experience
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and float to qualified areas based on patient census and staffing needs

Apply now to join this Tennessee travel nursing opportunity and make a difference as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Maryville.

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.

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