# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry Unit – Tennessee**Start Date:** August 24, 2026 **Location:** Chattanooga, Tennessee **Compensation:** Details provided to qualified applicants **Schedule:** Variable shifts with every other weekend requirement (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule); 6:1 patient ratio**Highlights:** - 30-bed cardiac telemetry unit specializing in cardiac patient care with experienced leadership team- Advanced cardiac drip management including Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone protocols- Comprehensive clinical procedures including chest tube management, wound vac management, and EKG monitoring- Meditech HCA version documentation system with WOW medication administration and Pyxis dispensing- GE telemetry monitoring system with rover capability and Welch Allyn equipment- Strong support staff including unit clerk on day shift, 2-3 PCTs per shift, nursing supervisors, and hospitalist coverage**Requirements:** - Active Tennessee RN license or multistate compact license- BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications required- Cardiac nursing experience strongly preferred- Proficiency with cardiac drip protocols and telemetry monitoring- Experience with Meditech documentation preferred- Ability to float to general medical-surgical, orthopedics, progressive care, and surgical-oncology units as needed**Why It's a Great Opportunity:** Join a well-established cardiac unit with experienced charge nurses offering 12 to 39 years of tenure, demonstrating exceptional staff retention and team stability. This facility emphasizes patient experience through bedside rounding and hourly rounding protocols, while recognizing nursing excellence through Daisy Awards, Bee Awards, and iHEAL nominations. The unit operates with shared governance structure, giving nurses a voice in unit operations and creating a collaborative professional environment focused on quality cardiac care.