Cardiac Med Surg RN
Chattanooga, TN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiac Step-Down (Nights)

Location

Chattanooga, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week with 3–4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period | Projected Start: September 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Cardiac Med-Surg unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry (airstrip/GE telemetry system) and perform EKG rhythm identification
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem and heparin; administer non-titratable drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, and amiodarone
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including a free CNC/charge nurse, unit secretary (day shift), and 3 PCTs per shift
• Maintain current BLS, ACLS, and telemetry/EKG certifications throughout the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (must meet state requirements)
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Telemetry/EKG cardiac rhythm identification certification or demonstrated competency required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Proficiency with cardiac medications and drip management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Meditech documentation system
• Background in cardiac or telemetry nursing
• Familiarity with GE telemetry systems and Rover technology
• Travel nursing experience with ability to float in rotation with other travel nurses

Why Join Us

• Join a recognized, high-performing unit that has earned top inpatient med-surg employee satisfaction scores and more than 12 internal department awards for staff and leaders
• Work in a well-equipped environment featuring 12-lead EKG capability on the unit, self-scheduling options, and a supportive team structure designed to set travel nurses up for success