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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a Level I Trauma Center, requiring prior travel experience and TN or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit in a Level I Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital
• Team nursing model with a 1:12 patient ratio, split among 2 RNs, an LPN, and a Med Nurse
• Day shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• On-call and weekend coverage 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

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required, compliant with NLC guidelines
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required, 3+ years preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ADN accepted for this position
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Skills required: IV starts
• Preferred skills: chemo administration, conscious sedation

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a team nursing model on a busy Med/Surg Tele unit
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered, strict radius rule with no exceptions for locals
• If Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all fall within the assignment, must work 2 of the 3 holidays
• If only 2 of these holidays fall within the assignment, must work at least 1
• Former permanent staff or travelers at this facility must be separated for at least 1 year before returning
• First-time travelers are not accepted unless they have 5+ years of specialty experience
• All requested time off must be submitted with the initial application; RTO requested after an offer will not be honored