Operating Room Registered Nurse
Greeneville, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greeneville, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule & Environment

• 4x10 hour day shifts
• On-call Monday-Thursday with every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Rotating holidays
• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be flexed based on hospital census without penalty
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard RN requirements)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of travel experience needed)

Certifications & Licenses

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - verify unit-specific requirements
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - verify unit-specific requirements
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for ER, can be pending at start but highly preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - highly preferred for ER, not required
• State nursing license verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS verification required (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• National certification/verification as applicable (e.g., Certified Surgical Techs)
• Annual Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Background & Compliance Checks

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

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable (2 PPDs within last 12 months or QGold/TSPOT within 3 months)
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant acceptable as placeholder)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 - Mar 31)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge within 48 hours of signed contract (ID photo standards apply)
• Completion of staff info form within 24 hours of signed contract (including Epic experience if applicable)
• Review and compliance with department-specific uniform guidelines and dress code
• Completion of contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement (Hep C titer required if exposure reported)
• Review of smoking and tobacco use policy
• Review of influenza policy and submission of flu exemption requests if applicable
• Completion of respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within 48 hours of signed contract
• Respiratory medical clearance form to be completed by facility
• Review of CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

Competencies & Documentation

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist required
• References: minimum 2 preferred, ideally 3

Additional Notes

• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time
• Flexibility in scheduling due to census fluctuations without financial penalty

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with comprehensive orientation, certification requirements, and active involvement in clinical education.