Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Knoxville, TN

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Days)

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 72 Hours Biweekly Guaranteed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care for Medical Surgical and Telemetry patients in a 31-bed unit
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6 to 1:7 while delivering safe, high-quality nursing care
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using Cerner EMR
• Float to other Medical Surgical floors as required to meet unit staffing needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate and execute patient care plans

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification with all ACLS modules completed
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• Proficiency with total patient care responsibilities
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify as a traveler

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Cerner EMR system
• Experience in a Telemetry or combined Med Surg/Tele environment
• Familiarity with travel nursing assignments and adaptability to new clinical settings

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed 72 hours biweekly providing consistent, reliable income throughout the 13-week assignment
• Projected start date of July 2026 allows time to plan and prepare for a seamless transition into the role