MS/Tele Float RN
Knoxville, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,218/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg Tele RN opportunity in Knoxville, TN. Join a fast-paced acute care team and provide high-quality patient care across med/surg, telemetry, step-down/PCU, and possibly ICU-level settings.
This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an adaptable, confident Registered Nurse who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and is comfortable floating across multiple inpatient units based on clinical need and experience.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Start Date: 9/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
- Schedule: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month
- Patient Ratio: 1:7
- Charting System: Cerner preferred
- Orientation: 24 hours
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required
- Travel nursing experience required
- BLS and ACLS required
- NIHSS required or obtainable after offer, as applicable
- Must be able to pass EKG testing before start date
- Experience in med/surg, telemetry, or similar inpatient acute care settings strongly preferred
- Comfort working with adult patient populations
- Ability to float to various inpatient units based on clinical needs
- Preferred experience with Cerner and Omnicell
- Must be able to work nights and maintain a flexible, team-oriented approach
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality care to adult patients on med/surg and telemetry units
- Care for patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical and post-surgical conditions
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
- Float to MS/Tele, step-down/PCU, and potentially ICU areas as needed and based on skill level
- Administer medications, complete assessments, and perform routine nursing interventions
- Support patients with complex needs including cardiac, renal, pulmonary, oncology, and neuro diagnoses
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes
- Document accurately in the EMR and follow unit protocols and safety standards
- Respond effectively to changing patient conditions and assist with rapid response situations when needed
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment
Why Travel Nursing in Knoxville?
- Work in Knoxville, Tennessee (37916).
Apply now for this Travel Med/Surg Tele RN job in Knoxville, Tennessee and join a team that values clinical excellence, flexibility, and patient-centered care.
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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Cons
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About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
- Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- Knoxville has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, strong sports culture with tailgating for University of Tennessee Vols, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and rafting.
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