Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry
Gallatin, TN
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Gallatin, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• 167-bed healthcare facility with Level III Trauma Center status
• Unit: Med/Surg A5 (MS/Telemetry)
• Number of beds in unit: 24
• Patient population: All ages
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Meditech
• Medication dispensing system: Omnicell

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Med Surg Telemetry
• Number of openings: 1
• Shift: See shift details (not specified)
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: Every other weekend / as needed
• Call requirements: As needed
• Float requirements: May float to similar med/surg units

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
• Certifications required prior to start:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Certification
• Years of experience in specialty: Minimum 1+ year
• Must have skills/experience in:

  • Med Surg Telemetry experience
  • IV insertion

Additional Information

• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; casual wear is not acceptable
• State-specific requirement: Must be cleared through the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start
• Facility employs over 1,000 employees and 300 physicians
• The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission

Summary

This travel RN position in Med Surg Telemetry requires at least 1 year of specialty experience, current Tennessee RN licensure, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIH. The role involves working 36 guaranteed hours per week with weekend and call responsibilities on an as-needed basis. The unit serves patients of all ages with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio in a Level III Trauma Center. Prior travel experience is not specified as required.