Med-Surg Colorectal Telemetry RN
Chattanooga, 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 an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of med/surg experience and BLS/ACLS certification.

Details

• Work on a 30-bed Med-Surg Colorectal telemetry unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Care for patients with colorectal conditions such as colorectal cancer and ileus, as well as post-surgical recovery, osteomyelitis, sepsis, and pneumonia
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:5 on day shift and 1:6 on night shift
• LPNs are utilized on the 7 a.m. shift and a charge nurse is present each shift, typically taking an assignment
• PCTs support the unit at a ratio of 12-15 patients per PCT, assisting with vitals, bathing, glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and ADLs
• Utilizes High Flow and BiPAP respiratory equipment for under 24 hours, requiring RN troubleshooting
• Uses GE tele monitors with virtual monitoring only; no on-site telemetry technicians, so RNs read their own EKG strips each shift
• RNs are responsible for titrating drips including Amiodarone, Heparin, insulin, and Cardizem
• Charts in EPIC
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend work required every other weekend or less frequently
• Floating to other units is required
• On-call requirement exists but is used as a last resort for travelers
• Both self-scheduling and block scheduling are available

Requirements

• Active RN license (State or Compact/NLC) required for the state of submission; pending licenses not accepted
• TN or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to titrate high-risk drips including Amiodarone, Heparin, insulin, and Cardizem
• Must be able to troubleshoot High Flow and BiPAP respiratory equipment
• Must be able to independently read and interpret EKG strips
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing telemetry-level med/surg nursing care to colorectal and post-surgical patients
• Unit-specific orientation lasts 3 shifts
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs
• Holiday coverage is assigned on a rotating basis