Cardiac Med Surg RN
Chattanooga, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,673/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Cardiac Med-Surg RN
Overview
- Travel assignment in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Main Campus, Main building
- 30-bed unit
- Patient ratio: 1:6
- 36 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- Accepts 48-hour guarantee
Unit Details
- Cardiac Med-Surg unit
- Staffing includes 6 nurses per shift, a free CNC/charge nurse, a unit secretary on dayshift, and 3 PCTs per shift
- Telemetry monitoring is used on the unit
- Cardiac drips that are titrated: Cardizem and heparin
- Non-titratable drips: dopamine, dobutamine, amiodarone
- Uses Meditech
- Scheduling: three full 12-hour shifts with 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period
- Floating: rotation with other travel nurses
- Navy blue scrubs required
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Tennessee
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- BLS
- ACLS
- EKG/Cardiac Rhythm Identification
- Familiarity with cardiac medications and drips
Preferred
- Med-surg experience
- Familiarity with cardiac medications/drips
- Meditech familiarity
Additional Notes
- 12-lead EKG is present on the unit
- Highest scoring unit for inpatient med-surg employee satisfaction
- More than 12 internal awards within the department
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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About Chattanooga, TN
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chattanooga, TN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chattanooga is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Chattanooga experiences average summer highs of around 89°F and winter lows of around 30°F, offering a mix of warm and cool seasons for outdoor activities.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chattanooga, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity among tourists and visitors.
- Chattanooga is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include CARTA buses and a free electric shuttle service in the downtown area.
- Chattanooga has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's flora and fauna.
- The city also has a notable population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.
- Chattanooga offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art institutions, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, Rock City, and enjoy the waterfront and the Tennessee Aquarium.
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