Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,165 per week in Chattanooga, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,165 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Colorectal Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Experience in medical/surgical nursing Description: This document provides an overview of the Med-Surg Colorectal Unit. It covers key operational, staffing, and clinical information relevant to patient care. The unit has 30 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:5 during the day shift and 1:6 during the night shift. Licensed Practical Nurses are utilized during the day shift. A charge nurse is present on each shift. Nurse aides and patient care technicians are present with a ratio of 12-15 patients per technician. Patient care technicians assist with vital sign monitoring, bathing, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and activities of daily living. Nurses on this unit are required to have BLS and ACLS certifications. Experience in medical/surgical nursing is essential. Registered Nurses must titrate drips, including amiodarone, heparin, insulin, and Cardizem. The unit primarily cares for patients with colorectal conditions, including colorectal cancer and ileus. Other common diagnoses include infections such as osteomyelitis, sepsis, and pneumonia. Respiratory therapy equipment used on the unit includes High Flow and BiPAP devices for short durations. Registered Nurses are expected to troubleshoot these devices but further detailed responsibilities are not specified. The unit uses tele monitors with virtual monitoring only. Nurses are responsible for reading their own EKG strips each shift. Self-scheduling and block scheduling for shifts are allowed. Weekend work is required every other weekend or less frequently. Holiday work is assigned on a rotating basis. An on-call requirement exists but is used as a last resort specifically for travelers. Floating to other units is required. The dress code requires navy blue scrubs. This summary encapsulates the operational, clinical, and staffing framework of the Med-Surg Colorectal Unit, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the environment and expectations for staff and patient care.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam