Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #518970
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Chattanooga, Tennessee
Job Description
Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry | Chattanooga, TN 37404
Travel RN opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee: join a collaborative cardiac med-surg team and provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced inpatient telemetry unit. Chattanooga, TN 37404 offers a scenic, energetic setting with easy access to outdoor recreation, riverfront views, and a vibrant local culture.
Overview
This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an RN who enjoys caring for diverse medical-surgical patients while using strong cardiac and telemetry assessment skills. You’ll work alongside an experienced healthcare team in a well-structured 30-bed cardiac med-surg unit with modern monitoring tools and strong staffing support, helping deliver excellent outcomes on every shift.
Job Details
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Med/Surg RN with cardiac/telemetry focus
- Location: Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; weekend coverage required based on unit scheduling
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Charting System: Meditech
- Unit Setting: 30-bed cardiac med-surg unit
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent med-surg nursing experience preferred
- BLS and ACLS required
- Telemetry experience required
- Strong cardiac telemetry knowledge and EKG rhythm identification skills
- Experience with cardiac medications and drips, including titratable and non-titratable infusions
- Comfort working with Meditech or similar electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Ability to adapt quickly in a travel nursing assignment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients with cardiac needs
- Monitor telemetry and identify rhythm changes promptly
- Administer and manage cardiac drips per protocol and provider orders
- Assess patients, document findings accurately, and communicate changes in condition
- Collaborate with charge nurses, nursing assistants, and unit support staff to maintain efficient patient flow
- Support a patient ratio-focused environment while maintaining high standards of care
- Use clinical judgment to prioritize care and respond to evolving patient needs
- Maintain professionalism and follow unit standards for scheduling, teamwork, and documentation
Apply now to explore this Chattanooga healthcare job and join a supportive travel nursing team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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