Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

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

Schedule

• Night shift, 18:45–07:15
• 4x12-hour shifts (48 hours per week); 3x12 also listed
• Weekend coverage: every other weekend

Unit and Assignment

• Inpatient unit for stroke and TIA patients, also caring for higher-acuity med-surg patients
• Patient age group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Night staffing ratio: 1:6
• Patient diagnoses: Stroke/TIA, seizure, syncope, pneumonia, chest pain, dialysis, acute kidney failure, post heart cath, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, CHF, sepsis
• Procedures: peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation
• Float required: may be floated to other units based on need and skill set
• Highly focused on patient experience

Required Qualifications

• Active, valid Tennessee RN license
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry 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
• BLS issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Conditional Certifications (confirm with unit)

• PALS, NRP, STABLE, and MAB or CPI (one of the two, not both)

Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: 7-year history, completed within 12 months of start
• Drug screen: 5-panel within 12 months, updated annually
• Physical exam and TB screening
• Immunization records: rubeola, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap
• Flu vaccine documentation or exemption
• Highest level of education verification
• Annual competency exam and core training
• Respirator fit test completed onsite
• Badge photo
• Driver's license or state ID, and E-Verify or attestation
• Online modules (about 12 hours) completed within 72 hours of assignment
• Pass/fail medication and arrhythmia testing (84% passing score, two attempts)