Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,984 per week in Maryville, TN

Skills in central line management, PICC line care, peripheral IV management, blood product administration, feeding tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, and telemetry monitoring. Patient ratio of 1:6, working with diagnoses including bariatric surgery, bowel obstruction, ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and short stay (23-hour) patients.

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Start Date: October 2026

Location: Tennessee

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), every other weekend required, floating to similar units based on skill set as needed

Highlights:

• 30-bed unit with daily census of 15-20 patients, serving adult and geriatric populations
• Patient ratio of 1:6, working with diagnoses including bariatric surgery, bowel obstruction, ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and short stay (23-hour) patients
• EPIC electronic medical records system with Omnicell medication management
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• 13-week contract with reimbursement available for pre-assignment modules (up to 16 hours)
• Two blocks of pre-approved time off available

Requirements:

• Active Tennessee RN license or multistate compact license
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical or Telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Experience in teaching and community hospital settings preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in central line management, PICC line care, peripheral IV management, blood product administration, feeding tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management, and telemetry monitoring
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced nurses the chance to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a diverse patient population. You'll have the opportunity to utilize your full skill set across multiple specialties while maintaining a manageable patient ratio with comprehensive clinical support systems in place.

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