Registered Nurse, Med Surg Telemetry
Maryville, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (AHA or ARC only; RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• MS/Telemetry experience required
• Floating to other units required based on skill set
• Weekend coverage required

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but MS/Tele experience is mandatory (assumed minimum 1+ years in specialty)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual, cannot expire within 30 days of start)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, EFM, MAB or CPI)
• Pass/Fail Testing (Medication and Arrhythmia exams) required for all RN candidates (must pass with 84%, two attempts allowed)
• Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III) annually required
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam annually required
• Color Blind Testing for certain units (ED, Pediatric ER)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA (expires annually)
• State RN License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification of all licenses within 30 days of start

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Education verification required (highest level of education)
• Drug screening within 1 year of start and updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (not required for 100% remote)

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty
• Badge photo required (passport style, specific background and lighting requirements)
• Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours of modules) mandatory before start
• Floating policy acknowledgment required (not for non-clinical candidates)
• Fit mask (respirator fit test) completed onsite during orientation
• Candidates must comply with Prisma Health Greenville Health System’s policies and procedures

Work Environment

• Floating to other units based on skill set
• Weekend coverage required
• Facility is latex-free

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Telemetry Registered Nurses who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who meet the comprehensive certification and compliance requirements.