Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Jackson, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift assignment requiring an active TN or compact RN license and recent Epic EMR experience.

Details

• Cardiac/surgical telemetry floor setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-7:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• May float to other Med-Surg/Tele units or low-acuity ICU
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active Tennessee or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required
• Epic EMR experience within the last 18 months required, including documentation of where it was used
• Must pass onsite Epic competency exam
• Experience with IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response protocols
• Skills in wound care, IV insulin protocols, and post-MI patient management
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE

Additional Information

• Provide care for cardiac, surgical, and telemetry patients including CVA and GI cases
• Monitor patients for dysrhythmias and respond using rapid response/code team protocols
• Manage cardiac drips without titration responsibilities
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (11/1-3/31) with no declinations or exemptions accepted
• Float assignments expected as part of standard duties
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Candidates requiring respirator fit testing must be clean-shaven
• No block scheduling or special schedule requests accommodated