Travel Med-Surg Telemetry RN - $1,835 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Maryville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least 1 year of recent unit and EPIC EMR experience.

Details

• Work in the MS/Tele unit of a hospital setting
• 13 to 26 week assignment option
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Patient population includes higher oxygen demand, dialysis, afib, and post cardiac catheterization patients
• Step-down from ICU care with no ventilators or pressor support
• Manages drips including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, and sotalol initiation
• Telemetry monitoring required
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, subject to change based on need
• Floating to similar units may be required based on facility needs

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Med/Surg Tele or similar unit required
• Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, oxygen administration, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac drips and interpreting dysrhythmias
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac monitoring required

Additional Information

• Provide step-down level nursing care to cardiac and telemetry patients
• Monitor and respond to cardiac dysrhythmias using on-unit and remote telemetry
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Perform wound care and manage isolation precautions per PPE protocols
• Care for patients with pacemakers and those undergoing cardiac angiogram procedures
• First-time travelers will be considered based on relevant experience
• Orientation occurs weekly
• Travelers must complete pre-assignment testing and required modules within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible for travel assignments, with some mileage-based exceptions affecting eligibility and pay

American Traveler Job ID #P-726634. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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