Registered Nurse Observation

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Stepdown / Observation (Complex Medical Unit)

Location

Knoxville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Complex Medical / Stepdown unit in an acute care setting
• Manage a patient assignment with ratios that typically run 1:6, adjusting according to unit needs
• Perform and interpret basic dysrhythmia readings; must pass a dysrhythmia interpretation test and medication test during orientation
• Document all patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient safety and positive outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or a valid Compact (multi-state) RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal; pending licenses are not accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a comparable acuity hospital setting
• Prior experience with Cerner EMR is required
• Must be available every other weekend
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a stepdown, observation, or complex medical unit environment
• Familiarity with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Travel pairs are welcome, and return staff are eligible to come back — making this a great opportunity for both new and experienced travelers
• Block scheduling accommodations will be considered based on patient and unit needs, offering flexibility where possible