Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $3,120 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days, nights Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Location: Johnson City, TN 37604 Facility Address: 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604-6035 Shift: Night | 4x12 Hours (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Hybrid PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry unit at Ballad Health. This position requires an RN who is comfortable caring for both Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Med-Surg Telemetry patients. Important: The unit operates with a 1:7 patient ratio . Candidates should only be submitted if they are comfortable working with this assignment ratio. The ideal candidate will have strong PCU experience, telemetry skills, and the ability to manage a wide range of adult medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, and orthopedic patients. Schedule Options Available scheduling options: 36/36 36/48 48/48 Additional schedule details: Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM No call required Rotating weekends required Block scheduling is not available Minimum Qualifications Minimum 2 years of RN experience Hard Stop Requirement: Must have at least 1 year of PCU experience documented within the past 2 years Must have experience in both: PCU/Stepdown level of care Med-Surg Telemetry First-time travelers accepted Level I Trauma experience preferred for first-time travelers Teaching hospital experience preferred Required Certifications BLS – AHA Required ACLS – Preferred/Required per facility preference NIHSS – Preferred Required Clinical Skills PCU / Telemetry Experience Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Med-Surg Telemetry Stepdown/Intermediate Care Telemetry monitoring Remote telemetry monitoring Interpretation of dysrhythmias Management of dysrhythmias Rapid Response / Code Team experience Cardiac Experience Post Cardiac Angiogram Care Post MI Care Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery Care Cardiac monitoring Respiratory Skills BiPAP/CPAP Management High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Oxygen Administration Non-invasive airway management Nasal Cannula oxygen therapy Oxygen tank management Oral suctioning experience preferred Tracheostomy care/management preferred Chest tube management preferred Neurological Experience CVA (Stroke) Care Pre/Post Neurosurgery Care Spinal Cord Injury Care Traumatic Brain Injury Care Orthopedic Experience Ortho Trauma Total Joint Replacement Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters Renal & IV Therapy Skills Renal Failure Management Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management Central Line Care and Management PICC Line Management Peripheral Line Care Starting and Maintaining IVs Blood Product Administration Phlebotomy Medication & Other Skills Heparin Protocols PCA Management IV Insulin Protocols Isolation Precautions/PPE Wound Care/Wound Vac Feeding Tube Care and Management Colostomy/Ileostomy Care Surgical Drain Management Preferred Experience Telemetry experience Pre/Post Thoracic Surgery experience Oral suctioning experience Previous Charge Nurse experience Patient Population Adult patients Hybrid PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry population Average unit census: 17 Unit beds: 19 Patient Ratios PCU: 1:5 Med-Surg Tele: 1:7 Overall assignment may be up to 1:7 Unit Environment Unit Type: Hybrid PCU / Med-Surg Telemetry Charting System: Epic (preferred) High-acuity medical and surgical patient care Interdisciplinary support includes: IV Team Physical Therapy Respiratory Therapy Interpretation Services Phlebotomy Radiology Social Services Rapid Response Teams Pharmacy Transportation Unit Secretary Notes Candidates must have: Minimum 2 years RN experience At least 1 year of PCU experience documented within the past 2 years Ability to work Hybrid PCU/Med-Surg Tele assignments Comfort working with 1:7 ratios Telemetry experience preferred AHA BLS certification Ability to work rotating weekends Ability to work 36/36, 36/48, or 48/48 scheduling options Strong candidates will have experience with: PCU/Stepdown Med-Surg Tele Cardiac monitoring Respiratory management Neuro patients Orthopedic trauma Renal patients Complex medical-surgical care Auto Offer Opportunity Quick Apply Process Limited Openings – Spots Filling Fast! About Prime Staffing At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success. We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.