Travel Med Surg / Tele RN - $1,871 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Complex Medical Unit)

Location

Knoxville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a complex medical unit within an acute care setting, managing a patient load that typically follows a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; candidates must be prepared to pass a basic dysrhythmia interpretation test during orientation
• Administer and manage medications in accordance with unit protocols; candidates must be prepared to pass a medication test during orientation
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Cerner EMR
• Participate in every-other-weekend scheduling requirements as part of standard unit rotation
• Complete non-billable orientation modules (average 2–4 hours, 5 hours maximum) as directed by the onsite Nurse Educator

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Tennessee or a valid compact multi-state RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a comparable acuity hospital setting
• BLS certification required
• Prior experience with Cerner EMR is required
• Must be available to work every other weekend
• Time-off restrictions apply during full holiday weeks; individual dates may be considered based on staffing needs
• 2 professional references required (may be pending at time of submittal)
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the same rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a complex medical or telemetry unit environment
• Familiarity with dysrhythmia interpretation in a clinical setting
• Ability to adapt to varying patient census and acuity levels

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome — this is a great opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career in an acute care environment
• Block scheduling accommodations will be considered based on patient and unit needs, offering potential flexibility in your schedule

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #795088. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others