```htmlJob Opportunity – Progressive Care / Telemetry Registered Nurse – Tennessee
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Tennessee
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Days, 1:6 patient ratio, every other weekend coverage (subject to change based on unit needs), 24-hour orientation, 13-week contract
Highlights:
- Progressive care telemetry unit serving as a step-down from ICU with 28-bed capacity
- Manage patients with higher oxygen demands, dialysis needs, atrial fibrillation, and post-cardiac catheterization care
- Administer cardiac drips including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, and sotalol initiation protocols
- EPIC EMR system with minimum 1 year of experience required
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- May float to similar units based on census needs
Requirements:
- Active Tennessee RN license
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of recent progressive care or telemetry experience
- Minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience (required)
- Experience with cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Competency in cardiac drip management, post-cardiac catheterization care, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
- First-time travelers will be reviewed based on experience level
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This progressive care telemetry position offers an excellent opportunity to utilize advanced nursing skills in a dynamic step-down environment. You'll care for a diverse patient population requiring specialized cardiac and respiratory monitoring while working alongside a collaborative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality patient outcomes. With comprehensive support services and structured orientation, you'll have the resources needed to excel in this challenging and rewarding clinical setting.
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