Telemetry Neurology 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: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Neuro RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and TN or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care Telemetry/Neuro unit with 32 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 on day shift and 1:6 on night shift
• LPNs utilized on the night shift
• Charge nurse present on every shift and takes an assignment
• PCTs/nurse aides support the unit at a ratio of 12-15 patients per PCT, assisting with vitals, bathing, glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and ADLs
• Cares for patients with cardiac, neurological/stroke, and seizure diagnoses
• Uses GE telemetry monitors; nurses read their own cardiac strips each shift with no on-unit tele techs
• Respiratory equipment includes High Flow and BiPAP devices used for less than 24 hours, with RN troubleshooting only
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Floating required, with on-call as a last resort for travelers
• Holiday coverage assigned on a rotation basis

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Neurological care experience required
• Skilled in titrating drips such as Amiodarone, Heparin, Insulin, and Cardizem
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Responsible for managing cardiac, neurological, and seizure patient care on a telemetry/neuro unit
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required for dress code
• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment