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Emergency Department Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Maryville, TN

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Maryville, Tennessee. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers experienced ER nurses the opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care to diverse patient populations while working three 12-hour night shifts per week. Maryville offers a welcoming community near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, with scenic outdoor recreation, charming local attractions, and convenient access to the Knoxville area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Specialty: Emergency Department Travel Nursing
• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Setting: On-site, 27-room Emergency Department with approximately 130 patient visits per day
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; schedule may vary based on department needs
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
• Technology: EPIC documentation and Omnicell medication management
• Orientation: 36 hours

Emergency Department Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department nursing experience; 2 years of overall RN experience is strongly preferred
• At least 1 year of recent EPIC experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, CPI or MAB, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
• TNCC certification preferred
• Demonstrated competency in adult and pediatric emergency care
• Ability to provide care for patients with medical, trauma, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other emergent conditions
• Willingness to float to other qualified units or locations when needed
• Flu vaccination required

Emergency Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and stabilization of emergency patients
• Deliver safe, timely nursing care across the lifespan, from neonates and pediatrics through older adults
• Recognize and respond to acute changes in patient condition, including stroke, STEMI, respiratory distress, seizures, overdose, shock, and traumatic injury
• Initiate and maintain IV access, administer emergency medications, manage blood products, and monitor IV vasopressors
• Provide care for ventilated patients and support BiPAP/CPAP, intubation, procedural sedation, and continuous IV sedation processes
• Perform or assist with 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy, splinting, wound care, isolation precautions, and chest tube or central line management
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and other critical findings
• Support patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies, suicidal ideation, violent behavior, or acute behavioral health conditions using safe de-escalation practices
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response teams, providers, and other members of the care team
• Float to other units when requested, performing only duties within documented competencies

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel RN opportunity in Maryville, Tennessee, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients across the lifespan.

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.