Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Knoxville, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Knoxville, TN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Complex Medical Unit

Location

Knoxville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:00) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Complex Medical Unit within an acute care setting
• Manage a patient assignment with ratios that vary according to need, typically 1:6
• Document patient care and clinical information using Cerner EMR
• Participate in orientation activities including completion of unit-specific modules
• Adhere to unit scheduling expectations, including every-other-weekend shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or multi-state compact license — must be in hand at time of submittal; pending licensure is not accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a comparable acuity hospital setting
• Prior Cerner EMR experience required
• Must pass a basic dysrhythmia interpretation test and medication test during orientation
• 2 references required; may be pending at time of submittal

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a complex medical or high-acuity inpatient unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Familiarity with dysrhythmia interpretation and medication administration protocols

Why Join Us

• Local candidates are accepted, and travel pairs are welcome
• Block scheduling accommodations may be considered based on patient and unit needs