Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Maryville, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: MS / Telemetry (step down from ICU)
• No ventilator or pressor support patients
• Manage drips including heparin, cardizem, amiodarone
• Sotolol initiation
• Telemetry monitoring
• Experience required in ER holding area
• Must have at least 1 year of EPIC experience
• Floating within the hospital required based on skill set
• Must hold an active Tennessee nursing license
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Required Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required annually; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER candidates; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for Pediatric units, ER, PACU; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for NICU and Pediatrics as applicable; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course): Required for ER and Pediatric ER; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health; cannot expire within 30 days of start
• Medication and Arrhythmia Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all RN candidates (except prebook or non-clinical); passing score 84% with two attempts allowed
• Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III): Annual training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: HIPAA form required, expires annually
• State Nursing License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start; license cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all licenses, must be current within 30 days of start

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year EPIC electronic health record experience
• ER holding area experience required
• Ability to float within hospital units based on skill set
• Experience with telemetry and step-down care from ICU
• Ability to manage drips such as heparin, cardizem, amiodarone
• Experience with sotolol initiation

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
• Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually (5 panel minimum)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required by deadlines
• Respirator Fit Test to be completed onsite during orientation
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS III, Sex Offender, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Photo for badge with specific background and quality requirements

Additional Notes

• Online Cornerstone modules (approx. 12 hours) must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Floating policy acknowledgment required annually
• Pass/fail testing and medication competency exams are mandatory and time-sensitive
• Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access and ID while on duty
• Background checks and certifications must be current and compliant with facility standards

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment for experienced RNs with telemetry and step-down care skills, requiring flexibility to float within the hospital and strong competency in EPIC and emergency care settings.