MS/Tele RN
Nashville, TN
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Nashville, TN

Join a dedicated nursing team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse in Nashville, Tennessee. This 14-week travel nursing contract offers night-shift work in a secure forensic healthcare unit, where you will provide compassionate, clinically skilled care to a diverse and underserved adult patient population.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Assignment Type: Travel nurse contract
• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee 37208
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 6 weekend shifts during the assignment, based on the scheduling cycle
• Call: No call required
• Floating: May be required to support other Med/Surg and Telemetry units, the Emergency Department, Postpartum, and potentially the ICU
• Unit Environment: Secure forensic unit serving individuals in custody; candidates must be comfortable working with this population
• Holiday Scheduling: Participation in the holiday rotation is required, with potential work on designated major holidays

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or an active compact multistate license; pending licenses are not accepted
• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIH, and CPI certifications; MAB may be accepted in place of CPI
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and monitoring telemetry
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records required
• Ability to administer chemotherapy according to applicable policies and protocols
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Comfort working in a secure forensic healthcare environment and caring for a diverse patient population
• Ability to complete a pre-start EKG assessment and required onboarding education
• Participation in required health and safety screenings, including applicable COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements or qualifying exemptions

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a Med/Surg Telemetry and secure forensic healthcare setting
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in cardiac rhythm, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Manage patients with complex medical conditions while maintaining safe, compassionate, and trauma-informed care
• Administer chemotherapy and other prescribed treatments within scope of practice and established protocols
• Collaborate with providers, correctional healthcare personnel, interpreters, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to assigned units as needed while maintaining safe practice and continuity of care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Cerner
• Follow unit security procedures, infection prevention standards, and facility policies
• Support a respectful care environment for underserved, uninsured, underinsured, and insured patients

Nashville’s 37208 area is part of a vibrant, culturally rich community known for its music heritage, excellent dining, parks, and convenient access to the city’s healthcare and entertainment districts. Apply now for this Nashville travel nursing opportunity and join a skilled healthcare team on the night shift.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.