Neuro Critical Care RN
Knoxville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Neuro Critical Care (Travel/Contract)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Neuro Critical Care (will float to Medical Critical Care as needed)
• Start Date: ASAP after selection and credentialing
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 and 3:1
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per scheduling period (night shifts include Friday/Saturday)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Position is unit-based but may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Scheduling: Accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Within 25-mile radius
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holiday blocks (Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Required Experience & Certifications

• Must have Cerner experience - no exceptions
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Stroke certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• Background Check: 7-year criminal check within a year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required
• Education Verification: Highest degree earned
• Skills Checklist and Competency Exams as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
• Photo for badge (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (within last 12 months)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
• Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
• Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccine series or positive titer required; declinations accepted only under specific circumstances
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox
• Drug Testing: 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Hepatitis A: Required for select departments (ED, NICU, Endoscopy, Pediatric, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Required October 1 - March 31; exemptions require approved documentation and masking if approved
• COVID-19 Vaccine: No longer required

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Must work 4 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holiday blocks
• Floating within scope may be required
• Block scheduling available
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Critical Care RNs with Cerner experience who are ready for a travel contract in Knoxville, TN, and can meet the specified certification, compliance, and scheduling requirements.