Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Contract in Nashville, TN

Explore a 13-week travel nursing job for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry care in Nashville, Tennessee. This opportunity is ideal for a confident Med/Surg Telemetry nurse who is comfortable caring for a forensic patient population in a secure inpatient setting and providing flexible support across multiple units.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nursing
• Unit: Secure forensic inpatient unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 6 weekend shifts during the contract, based on the assigned schedule
• Call: No call required
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours
• Charting: Cerner electronic medical record (EMR)

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or an active compact multistate license at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or a comparable inpatient setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Current CPI certification; MAB certification may be accepted in lieu of CPI
• Telemetry nursing experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Cerner or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Ability to care for patients in a secure forensic setting and remain professional in a structured environment
• Willingness to float to other Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units, the Emergency Department, Postpartum, and potentially the ICU as needed
• Previous charge nurse experience is preferred
• Must be prepared to complete a pre-start EKG assessment and required compliance education
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Required immunizations include COVID-19 and influenza, with medical or religious exemptions considered according to applicable policy

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
• Care for patients from diverse and underserved populations, including individuals from correctional and secure-care environments
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Administer medications and treatments, including chemotherapy when indicated and within scope of practice
• Complete focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, care planning, documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, interpretation services, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float between designated units while maintaining consistent standards of patient care and adaptability
• Follow unit safety procedures, facility policies, and secure-environment protocols
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled

Why Work in Nashville, Tennessee?

Step into a meaningful Nashville travel nursing assignment in a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, rich music culture, excellent dining, and exciting year-round attractions. Apply now to join the healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in 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.