Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

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

Join a neuroscience medical-surgical telemetry team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Maryville, Tennessee 37804. Nestled near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville offers scenic outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and convenient access to the greater Knoxville area. This 13-week night-shift nursing contract offers consistent hours, a collaborative clinical environment, and the opportunity to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and neurological conditions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Unit Focus: Neuroscience medical-surgical telemetry, stroke and TIA care, and higher-acuity medical-surgical patients

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current, active Tennessee Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 year of Epic electronic medical record experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers will not be considered
• 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 recovery, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis
• Ability to float to other units or campuses when requested and work only within documented competencies
• Ability to complete required orientation, pre-assignment testing, and annual learning modules

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical telemetry setting
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms and patient condition
• Provide nursing care for stroke and TIA patients as well as higher-acuity medical-surgical patients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Manage cardiac drips without titration, oxygen therapy, noninvasive airway support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and PCA therapy as appropriate
• Provide care involving central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, blood products, feeding tubes, wound care, and ostomies
• Perform or assist with continuous bladder irrigation and peritoneal dialysis care
• Apply isolation precautions and respond effectively to rapid response or code situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams to promote excellent clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience
• Float to qualified units based on census and operational needs while maintaining safe, competent patient care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a dedicated medical-surgical telemetry team 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.