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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float position requiring travel experience and a 1:7 patient ratio across MS/Tele, SD/PCU, or ICU units.

Details

• Float role covering MS/Tele, SD/PCU, or ICU units based on facility need and staff skillset
• Med/Surg and telemetry patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:7
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 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 and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required for floating to SD/ICU units
• NIHSS certification can be obtained after offer
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Travel experience required
• Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Cerner charting experience preferred but not required
• Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of start date
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line management
• Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with rapid response/code team protocols

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple med/surg and telemetry-related units as assigned
• Floating is conducted in accordance with facility policy and clinical experience, with appropriate orientation provided per Joint Commission standards
• Complete required onboarding modules during orientation and annually
• Time off during major holidays and surrounding weeks will not be accommodated, including Valentine's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• RTO requests can be addressed with the manager after arrival onsite using the facility RTO form
• First-time travelers are not specifically excluded but travel experience is required
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
• Former permanent staff cannot return to the same campus within 24 months, but may return to a different Covenant Health campus after 12 months
• Related or married travel team members cannot be assigned to the same unit