Travel Stepdown/Med-Surg Overflow RN

Job Description

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Details

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse – Memphis, TN (38104)

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Memphis, TN — Level I Trauma Center; 13-week assignment starting April 6, 2026. Join a busy medical-surgical telemetry/oncology unit and advance your travel nursing career in a city known for music, great food, and Southern hospitality.

This travel nurse assignment places you on a fast-paced 45-bed surgical oncology/medical-surgical unit at a top Level I Trauma Center. Ideal candidates have strong Med/Surg Telemetry and oncology nursing experience and a proven history as a travel nurse. Enjoy exploring Memphis on your off days while delivering exceptional patient care.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890 per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• Location: Memphis, TN 38104 — Memphis healthcare jobs, Tennessee nursing jobs
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center
• Unit: 6 NORTH – Medical Surgical with Oncology focus (medical-surgical telemetry)
• Shift: Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00); 48 or 36 hour/week options available
• Patient Ratio: 1:6/7
• Weekend and On-Call: As needed
• Travel Requirement: Travelers must live at least 100 miles from the facility

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Tennessee or compact RN license (NLC) — must comply with NLC guidelines
• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele) experience; 3+ years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required (at least one completed assignment)
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center and large hospital preferred
• Med Surg Oncology experience required; oncology/chemotherapy experience a plus
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Competency with central lines (PICC, midlines, PAC), wound care, drains, ostomies, Foleys, PCA pumps
• Ability to administer chemotherapy (ONS-certified nurses only)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Willingness to work 2 of 3 major holidays if assignment spans Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• All requested time off must be included at submission

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a medical-surgical telemetry and surgical oncology unit
• Monitor and manage patients on telemetry, including interpreting cardiac rhythms and responding to changes in condition
• Manage central lines, perform wound care, and care for drains, ostomies, and Foleys
• Administer IV medications, IV starts, PCA management, and conscious sedation as needed
• Administer chemotherapy when ONS-certified and following facility policies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory, Radiology, Social Work, Pharmacy, and more
• Accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress in the electronic health record
• Float to like units and nearby campuses within 20 miles as required
• Participate in rapid response, patient safety initiatives, and unit-based quality improvement

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Advance your Med/Surg Telemetry and oncology nursing skills at a Level I Trauma Center
• Work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity setting
• Experience Memphis culture — live music, world-famous BBQ, and a vibrant city life

Benefits

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #463543. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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