Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Float)

Location

Knoxville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a float nurse, assigned to units by the nursing supervisor based on staffing needs
• Provide direct patient care across a variety of acute care units including medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, and trauma
• Deliver care in observation, nephrology, joint replacement, cardiac surgery, and GI settings as assigned
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Cerner EMR
• Maintain patient ratios that vary according to unit need, typically 1:6
• Complete required orientation modules and annual competency modules as directed by the Nurse Educator onsite

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee RN license or valid compact (multi-state) RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal; pending licenses are not accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a comparable acuity hospital setting
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Must be available every other weekend
• 2 professional references required (may be pending at time of submittal)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a float or multi-unit capacity within an acute care environment
• Familiarity with a broad range of specialty areas including trauma, oncology, neurology, and cardiac surgery
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical experience across a wide range of acute care specialties through a dynamic float assignment
• Travel pairs are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to travel alongside a colleague