MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MedSurg / Telemetry

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must pass EKG (Dysrhythmia) competency testing before start (required for all MedSurg nurses regardless of sub-specialty).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 2 weekends per month.
• Patient ratio: 1:7-8.
• Float required.
• EMR system: Cerner; Medication system: Omnicell.
• No holiday time off requests accommodated for major holidays (e.g., Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day). Holiday time off requests may be addressed onsite after arrival.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - must be current and uploaded as actual certificate (no screenshots/photos).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for all RN candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Must be completed within 12 months prior to start with a score of 80% or higher (not required for L&D, Psych, LTC, Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum, Transitional Care units).

Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 1 year of MedSurg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MedSurg/Telemetry).
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year MedSurg RN experience recommended.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Notes

• Orientation is bi-weekly.
• Photo for badge required (passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings).
• Must comply with facility-specific onboarding attestations and documentation.
• Travelers must have a valid driver’s license or state ID (color and current).
• Background check must include 7 years of history and multiple specific searches as required by the facility.
• Drug screen panel includes multiple substances and requires MRO signature.
• Flu vaccine is mandatory for assignments starting 9/8/2025 and later; no declinations accepted except approved medical or religious exemptions.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with MedSurg and Telemetry experience who is comfortable with a fast-paced environment, weekend shifts, and floating between units.