PCU Registered Nurse
Jackson, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel job in Jackson, Tennessee (38301) — 13-week contract, day shift (3x12), Epic EMR experience required, and active TN or compact RN license required. Join a dynamic healthcare team providing Med/Surg/Telemetry care to adult and geriatric patients in West Tennessee.
Job Details – Travel Nurse / Registered Nurse
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1800–$1890
- Travel Nursing Role: Med/Surg Telemetry RN / MedSurg Tele RN
- Location: Jackson, TN (38301) – Jackson, Tennessee travel nursing job
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
- Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours (06:45 – 19:15)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Unit: B8 - Med/Surg/Tele (clinical telemetry)
- Orientation: 16 hours
Job Requirements – Registered Nurse (RN)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele RN or MedSurg Telemetry RN experience
- Active Tennessee RN license or Compact RN license (must be active)
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Epic EMR (Epic Systems) experience within the last 12 months (must be detailed on submission profile)
- Travel nursing experience preferred (travel RN, travel nurse jobs in Tennessee)
- Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience preferred
- COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
Responsibilities – Med/Surg / Telemetry Nurse Duties
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy Med/Surg/Tele unit
- Monitor and interpret telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary team
- Administer blood products and manage heparin protocols and IV insulin per policy
- Care for central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, and feeding tubes
- Perform wound care, manage tracheostomies, and respond to rapid response/code teams
- Float to other Med/Surg/Tele units or low-acuity ICU as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory, physical therapy, and pharmacy
- Utilize Epic EMR for accurate charting, medication administration records, and documentation
This Med/Surg Tele RN travel position in Jackson, TN is an excellent opportunity for experienced telemetry nurses and travel RNs looking for Tennessee nursing jobs with competitive pay and hands-on clinical experience. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your nursing career in West Tennessee.
Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele RN travel nursing job in Jackson, TN (38301) — join our healthcare team today!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Jackson, TN
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Jackson, TN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Jackson, TN is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 90°F, and the average low in winter is around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Jackson, TN and can be found with relative ease.
- Jackson is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Jackson has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to seasonal pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Jackson offers a variety of restaurants, live music venues, and cultural events.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating are popular in the surrounding areas.
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