Med Surg Telemetry RN
Memphis, TN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring recent acute care experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit in a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center hospital
• Day shift, 4x12-hour schedule (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Team nursing model with patient ratio of approximately 1:6-7, splitting caseload between RNs, LPN, and Med Nurse
• Weekend coverage required as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Weekend block scheduling may be considered, to be discussed during interview
• Floating may occur between like units and campuses within a 20-mile radius, though cross-campus floating is rare

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state or compact RN license compliant with NLC guidelines (TN or compact license required)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required; 3+ years preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• At least 1 prior completed travel assignment required
• ADN accepted for this position
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central line and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and phlebotomy
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry remote monitoring
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients, including cardiovascular, renal, and post-surgical cases
• If Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all fall within the assignment, must be willing to work 2 of the 3 holidays; if only 2 holidays fall within the assignment, must work at least 1
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Former travelers who completed a full-year assignment must wait 1 full year before returning
• First-time travelers are not accepted; candidates must have at least 1 prior completed travel assignment unless they have 5+ years of specialty experience
• Local candidates not accepted; must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• Vaccination status must be provided for consideration
• Candidates with certifications expiring during the assignment must provide a documented renewal plan