Travel Medical Surgical Oncology RN - $1,805 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Tennessee. The assignment is for 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts. They are looking for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RNs for an immediate opening. PCU (also called step‑down, cardiac step‑down, medical step‑down, neuro step‑down, surgical step‑down, ER holding) cares for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment but are not unstable enough for ICU. PCU RNs use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital data, detect changes, and enable intervention for life‑threatening situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Possess good stress‑coping skills and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• 1‑2 years recent acute care experience.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current NIH certification.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, 13‑week assignment.