# Job Opportunity – Cardiac Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse – Tennessee**Start Date:** October 19, 2026 **Location:** Chattanooga, Tennessee **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Three full 12-hour shifts per week with 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period; self-scheduling available; 1:6 patient ratio**Highlights:**- 30-bed cardiac medical-surgical unit with dedicated charge nurse support and strong team resources including unit secretary on dayshift and 3 PCTs per shift- Experience with cardiac drips including titrated medications (Cardizem, heparin) and non-titrated drips (dopamine, dobutamine, amiodarone)- Meditech documentation system with GE telemetry and Rover technology, portable WOWs, and Welch-Allen VS machines- Highest scoring unit for inpatient medical-surgical employee satisfaction with 12 internal awards for employees and leaders- Airstrip telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG available on unit- Floating rotation shared among travel nurses; professional navy blue scrub dress code**Requirements:**- Active RN license- BLS and ACLS certification required- Medical-surgical experience with cardiac/telemetry knowledge- Strong EKG rhythm identification and interpretation skills- Familiarity with cardiac medications and drips preferred- Meditech experience preferred**Why It's a Great Opportunity:**This award-winning cardiac medical-surgical unit offers an exceptional environment for experienced nurses seeking to advance their cardiac care expertise. With industry-leading employee satisfaction scores, self-scheduling flexibility, and a well-supported team structure, you'll provide comprehensive care to cardiac patients while working alongside a recognized and dedicated healthcare team. This position offers the perfect balance of clinical challenge, professional development, and work-life flexibility in a collaborative setting.