Med Surg Telemetry RN
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 18:45–07:15, 4x12 hours (3x12 or 4x12 listed), 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend
• Float: Float is required. The role may be floated to other units based on need and skill set.
• Nights staffing ratio: 1:6
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics
• Common diagnoses: Stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, dialysis, acute kidney failure, post heart cath, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, sepsis
• Unit details: This is the inpatient unit for stroke and TIA patients. It also receives higher-acuity med-surg patients and has a strong focus on patient experience. The unit performs peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience: at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Not open to first-time travelers
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI. Certifications cannot expire within 30 days of start.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI. Certifications cannot expire within 30 days of start.
• NIHSS certification. Certifications cannot expire within 30 days of start.
• Experience with Epic
• Highest level of education, verified
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam completed within 1 year of start and repeated annually, with a passing score of 84%
• Annual Core Part I, II, and III training, with an 80% passing score on each exam

Onboarding Requirements

• Background and compliance: 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start; OIG, SAM, and OFAC searches within 30 days of start; E-Verify or attestation
• Health screening: Negative TB test (or chest X-ray for positive responders) within 90 days of start; 5-panel drug screen within 12 months, with annual renewal; physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations: Documented rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity or vaccination (official records required)
• Flu: Flu vaccine documentation or an approved medical or religious exemption
• Other: Driver's license or state ID required upon signing; badge photo due the Tuesday before start; online modules (about 12 hours) completed within 72 hours of assignment; facility Floating Policy not required at this location