Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Knoxville, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Knoxville, TN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the 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