MS/Tele RN
Kingsport, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring TN or compact RN license and MS/Tele experience with a 1:7 patient ratio.

Details

• MS/Tele unit caring for Ortho/Spine/Med-Surg patients
• Patient ratio of 1:7
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:30-07:00)
• 36/36 schedule with every other weekend required
• Floating required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required (ACLS and NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of MS/Tele and Med-Surg nursing experience required
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, blood product administration
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, and high flow nasal cannula management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE knowledge
• Experience with ortho trauma, total joint replacement, and renal/dialysis patient management
• EKG testing completion required within 72 hours of signing
• Drug test completion required 12-14 calendar days prior to start
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• General orientation begins on Sundays with online coursework
• Nonbillable orientation modules average 4-5 hours and are completed via electronic transcripts
• Contract RN team members are expected to support nursing student education alongside clinical care duties