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

Required skills include telemetry monitoring, stroke care (CVA), blood product administration, insulin administration, heparin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, wound care/wound vac, and continuous bladder irrigation. With comprehensive support services, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment, this role provides an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses seeking to make a meaningful impact in stroke and high-acuity medical care.

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Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Tennessee

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 18:45-07:15, three 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend coverage required. Patient ratio 1:6 on nights.

Highlights:

• Specialized stroke and TIA inpatient unit with higher acuity medical-surgical patients
• 30-bed unit with average daily census of 27 patients; strong focus on patient experience
• Epic EMR system with Omnicell medication dispensing
• Flexible contract options: 13 to 26 weeks available
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and social services
• 24 hours of paid orientation plus reimbursement for pre-assignment modules (up to 16 hours)

Requirements:

• Active Tennessee RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (required)
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience; first-time travelers not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Previous charge experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with 1:6 patient ratios preferred
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Willingness to float to other units based on need and documented competencies

Clinical Skills and Patient Population:

• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Common diagnoses include stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, acute kidney failure, post-cardiac catheterization, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, and sepsis
• Required skills include telemetry monitoring, stroke care (CVA), blood product administration, insulin administration, heparin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, wound care/wound vac, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Experience with accessing/managing ports, central line blood draws, PICC line management, PCA pumps, feeding tube management, and cardiac drip management (no titration) preferred
• Unit performs peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work on a specialized stroke unit where clinical excellence meets compassionate patient care. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences while managing complex medical-surgical and neurological cases. With comprehensive support services, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment, this role provides an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses seeking to make a meaningful impact in stroke and high-acuity medical care.

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