MS/Tele Float RN
Knoxville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a MS/Tele Float position requiring at least 1 year of experience and travel nursing experience, with a TN or compact RN license required.

Details

• Med/Surg/Telemetry float position requiring flexibility to float to MS/Tele, SD/PCU, or ICU units depending on skills and facility need
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• Patient ratio of 1:7
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
• Uses Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication system

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; ACLS required to float to SD/ICU
• NIHSS certification can be obtained after offer
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred but not required
• Must pass EKG testing before start date
• Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of start date

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg, Telemetry, and potentially SD/PCU or ICU units based on competency and facility needs
• Skills utilized may include IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, blood product administration, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, cardiac drip management, and telemetry monitoring
• Floating conducted in accordance with facility policy and Joint Commission standards, including appropriate orientation to new units
• Holiday RTO requests will not be accommodated for a designated list of holidays and surrounding dates; RTO for holidays may be addressed with the manager after arrival onsite
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate compared to traveler rate
• Candidates who were previous permanent staff at this specific campus cannot return within 24 months but may return to another campus within the health system after 12 months
• First-time travelers are not specified as accepted for this position due to travel experience requirement