Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,836 per week in Chattanooga, TN

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry – Tennessee

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 48-hour weekly guarantee; every other weekend requirement (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule); 6:1 patient ratio; 30-bed cardiac telemetry unit

Highlights:

• Cardiac telemetry unit specializing in cardiac monitoring, chest tube management, wound vac care, and management of cardiac drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• Meditech-HCA documentation system with WOW mobile workstations and PyxisES medication dispensing
• Comprehensive unit support including unit clerk on day shift, 2-3 PCTs per shift, nursing supervisor, and hospitalist coverage
• Advanced telemetry capabilities with GE Telemetry systems, rovers, and continuous cardiac monitoring
• Floating rotation to other medical-surgical areas including general M/S, Ortho, Progressive Care Unit, and M/S surgical with oncology
• Strong unit leadership with charge nurses having 12 to 39 years of experience and active Shared Governance model

Requirements:

• Active Tennessee RN license or compact state licensure
• ACLS certification (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (required)
• Experience with cardiac drips and cardiac patient populations preferred
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This cardiac telemetry position offers the chance to work in a well-established unit with experienced leadership and a strong culture of recognition including Daisy Awards, Bee Awards, and iHEAL nominations. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes patient experience through bedside and hourly rounding, and benefits from a collaborative environment with robust clinical support. The facility's commitment to Shared Governance ensures nursing voices are heard in unit and facility-level decisions.