Travel Med Surg / Tele RN - $2,685 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring at least 2 years of recent experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit within a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Team nursing model with a 1:12 overall ratio split between RNs, LPN, and a Med Nurse, resulting in an effective 1:6-7 ratio
• On-call and weekend shifts as needed
• Weekend block scheduling may be considered, to be discussed during interview
• Floating may occur between like units and campuses within a 20-mile radius, though cross-campus floating is rare unless specified

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or NLC-compliant Compact) required, TN or compact license needed
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required, 3+ years preferred
• ADN accepted for this position
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• At least 1 completed prior travel assignment required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic experience preferred, Cerner experience also preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line management
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, tracheostomy, and oxygen administration management
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and telemetry remote monitoring
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precaution/PPE knowledge
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Vaccination status required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a team nursing model for medical-surgical and telemetry patients
• Perform cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and rapid response/code team coordination as needed
• Manage a variety of GI, GU/renal, neurological, and post-surgical patient needs
• First-time travelers are not accepted unless they have 5+ years of specialty experience
• Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered, no local candidates accepted
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application; RTO requested after an offer will not be honored
• If Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all fall within the assignment, must work 2 of the 3 holidays; if only 2 holidays fall within the assignment, must work at least 1
• Former permanent staff or travelers must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.