Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,984 per week in Maryville, TN

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care / Medical-Surgical Telemetry – Tennessee

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Tennessee

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week. Every other weekend required, subject to facility needs. Contract duration flexible: 13 to 26 weeks available.

Highlights:

• Progressive care step-down unit serving patients transitioning from ICU with telemetry monitoring
• Patient ratio of 6:1 across all shifts with interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Manage patients with higher oxygen demands, dialysis, atrial fibrillation, and post-cardiac catheterization care
• Administer select cardiac drips including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, and sotalol initiation protocols
• Epic EMR system utilized; 24 hours of orientation provided
• 28-bed unit with comprehensive support services and modern equipment

Requirements:

• Active Tennessee RN license
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent progressive care or medical-surgical telemetry experience
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with 6:1 patient ratios preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, central line care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Experience with post-cardiac catheterization care, cardiac drip management, dialysis patients, and chest tube management preferred
• First-time travelers considered based on experience
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Willingness to float to similar medical-surgical units as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This progressive care position offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population in a supportive, team-oriented environment. You'll provide critical step-down care for patients with complex cardiac and respiratory needs while collaborating with a full interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes. The flexible contract length and comprehensive orientation make this an ideal opportunity for experienced nurses seeking meaningful clinical impact.