Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

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

Join a high-performing inpatient neuroscience and medical-surgical telemetry team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Maryville, Tennessee. This 13-week night-shift nursing contract offers $1,710–$1,800 in estimated weekly pay and the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and neurological conditions in a community-focused setting near the scenic foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Unit Focus: Stroke, TIA, and higher-acuity medical-surgical telemetry care

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Tennessee Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 year of experience using the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with stroke/TIA, seizures, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, dialysis needs, acute kidney failure, post-cardiac catheterization needs, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis
• Ability to float to other qualified units or campuses based on patient volume and staffing needs
• Strong cardiac telemetry interpretation, clinical judgment, prioritization, and communication skills

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric medical-surgical telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry, and recognize changes in patient condition
• Care for patients recovering from stroke, TIA, cardiac procedures, respiratory complications, and other complex medical conditions
• Administer medications, including insulin, heparin, and non-titrated cardiac infusions, according to established protocols
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, feeding tubes, peripheral IVs, and oxygen-delivery devices
• Perform and manage continuous bladder irrigation and provide care for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis
• Provide wound, ostomy, blood product, PCA, isolation, and respiratory care as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support a positive patient experience through compassionate communication, patient education, and timely care
• Float to areas within demonstrated competencies and perform only tasks for which competency has been verified

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Maryville, Tennessee, and join a dedicated inpatient healthcare team near the Great Smoky Mountains.

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.