GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Maryville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Maryville, Tennessee

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel contract as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Maryville, TN (37804). Located near Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville offers a vibrant healthcare community and excellent opportunities for travel nurses seeking Tennessee nursing jobs. Join our supportive hospital team and make a difference in patient care.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Maryville, TN 37804 (East Tennessee healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract (January 5, 2026 – April 6, 2026)
• Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry – 5 North
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30), 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1770 – $1820
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 30 beds
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Orientation: Up to 16 hours (pre-assignment modules required)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Tennessee RN license or compact state RN license (Tennessee nursing jobs)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• At least 1 year of experience with EPIC EMR
• Proficient in isolation precautions, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, peripheral line care, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Ability to float to other hospital units within demonstrated skill set as needed
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Must be available for scheduled weekend shifts

RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using EPIC EMR
• Administer medications and perform clinical nursing interventions
• Respond quickly to rapid response and code situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Pharmacy
• Care for patients with general medical diagnoses, pre- and post-operative needs, and post-heart catheterization
• Assist with bedside procedures such as dialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, and incision & drainage (I&D)
• Float to other hospital units as required by census and staffing needs, within demonstrated competencies
• Maintain a safe, patient-centered, and supportive hospital environment

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Maryville, Tennessee! Take the next step in your travel nursing career and experience the best of East Tennessee while advancing your professional skills.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #438708. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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