Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular PCU
Johnson City, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Medicine

Job Details

• Schedule: 36/36 or 36/48 (every other week)
• Call: No call required
• Floating: Floating required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Traveler Eligibility: Must live within 100 miles of the facility
• Orientation:

  • General orientation begins on Sundays
  • Sunday orientation includes online computer-based learning (CBLs)
  • 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Shift Flexibility:

  • Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
  • Additional shifts beyond commitment are overtime and may be flexed based on census/resource needs
• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Active participation in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Certifications & Licenses

• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all patient contact; AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (verify if required or preferred)
• State Nursing License (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC for ER candidates).

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required for Aya)
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent)
  • MMR titers (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with documentation of boosters if low immunity
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella titer or documentation of boosters if low immunity
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet specific standards (neutral background, no visible facial piercings/tattoos, etc.)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms including:

  • Staff info form (time sensitive)
  • Department-specific uniform guidelines
  • Dress code review
  • Contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement
  • Smoking and tobacco use policy review
  • Influenza policy review
  • Flu exemption request and religious accommodation forms if applicable
  • Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)
  • Respiratory medical clearance form
  • CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

Competencies & Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• General competency exam required
• Skills checklist required

References

• Minimum 2 references accepted; 3 preferred

This opportunity is suitable for first-time travelers with the required experience and certifications, offering a structured schedule with no call and opportunities for clinical education involvement.