Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Maryville, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Weekend coverage: Required
• Licensure: Must have an active Tennessee license or multistate license
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • CPI/MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute / Management of Assaultive Behavior)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Preferred Certification: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start; license cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for all licenses
• Certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, CPI/MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, EFM, STABLE, and other specialty certifications as applicable
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue or equivalent required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or equivalent required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health

Background Checks

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start required
• Includes SS trace, all aliases, state and county searches for all states/counties lived or worked in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List searches required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., WV residency/work in last 7 years)
• Background checks must be updated annually or if there is a gap of 30+ days between contracts

Health & Immunization Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years for high-risk areas
• Drug screening within 1 year and updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by deadlines

Facility Specific Requirements

• Badge photo with specific background and quality requirements
• Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours)
• Pass/fail testing (medication and arrhythmia exams) required prior to start with two attempts allowed
• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Compliance checklist to be completed by agency

Orientation & Training

• 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite separate from online modules
• Online modules replace traditional 9-day didactic orientation, allowing for targeted clinical precepted orientation
• Candidates must complete all required testing and modules before clearance to start

Additional Notes

• Respirator fit testing (N95) completed onsite during orientation
• Some certifications (e.g., NRP, TNCC, ENPC) may require registration and have associated costs
• Candidates must carry a valid driver's license on duty for computer access setup
• All documentation must be verifiable with clinic/facility information included
• Candidates with gaps of 30+ days between contracts may require updated physicals and background checks

This position is ideal for RNs with night shift availability, required certifications, and willingness to cover weekends in a hospital setting in Tennessee.