MS/Tele RN
Kingsport, TN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 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 contract requiring 2 years of MS/Tele experience and AHA BLS certification.

Details

• Work in the Med/Surg Tele (MS/Tele) unit of a hospital
• 1:7 patient ratios when floated to MS
• Night shift schedule, 7pm-7am (4x12 hours)
• 36/36, 36/48, and 48/48 scheduling options available
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float within the facility
• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or compact) required at time of consideration
• AHA BLS certification required; AHA ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• MS/Tele and Medical/Surgical experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care preferred
• Experience managing PICC lines, blood product administration, and port access preferred
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube care preferred
• Experience administering heparin, insulin, and PCA medications
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with rapid response/code team activation
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and proper PPE use
• Must complete Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing
• Must complete drug screening 12-14 calendar days prior to start
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg Tele unit, including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties
• General orientation begins on Sundays with online CBL modules, averaging 4-5 non-billable hours
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous Ballad Health employees limited to one active submission at a time