Travel RN MedSurg — Knoxville, TN — $1917 Est. Wkly - Knoxville, TN
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6
- 12-hour shifts
- Travel
- BLS
- RN license
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ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Acute Care Float (Night Shift) in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Location
Knoxville, TN
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
6:45 PM to 7:15 AM with a 30-minute lunch break for a 12-hour shift. Weekend requirements include working every other weekend.
Job Description
The Acute Care Float Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care across various units as assigned. Able to float to the following departments: Medical Comfort Care, Surgery and GI, Trauma, Observation, Oncology, Medical Nephrology, Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Vascular, Pulmonary, and Cardiac Surgery.
Prior experience with Cerner EMR is essential for documentation and patient management. The typical patient ratio is 1:6, and flexibility in assignments is required based on unit needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients across multiple departments.
- Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient management.
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and families regarding patient care.
- Assist in the placement and coordination of care for patients in various settings.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a comparable acuity hospital.
- Experience in multiple specialties or the ability to float to different units.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current and active Registered Nurse license in Tennessee or compact state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
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