Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg TeleAmerican TravelerKnoxville, Tennessee, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-16$1,891.41/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of comparable acuity experience and Cerner EMR proficiency.DetailsComplex Medical Unit focused on acute carePatient ratios typically 1:6, varying based on needNight shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)Every other weekend requiredNo on-call responsibilitiesFacility will try to accommodate block scheduling based on patient and unit needsRequirementsActive unencumbered TN or compact RN license required in hand at time of considerationBLS certification required; NIHSS preferredMinimum 2 years of experience in a comparable acuity hospital settingRequired Cerner EMR charting experienceTeaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferredSkills needed include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administrationExperience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy careExperience managing cardiac drips, PCA, and interpreting dysrhythmiasExperience with wound care, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocolsTwo references required, which may be pending at time of considerationAdditional InformationCare for patients with complex medical needs including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and renal conditionsMust pass a basic dysrhythmia interpretation test and medication test during orientationEntire weeks during holidays are not approved for RTO, though individual dates may be negotiable depending on staffing needsFirst-time travelers are welcome to applyLocal candidates accepted at the same pay ratePrevious employees are eligible to returnTravel pairs are allowed