Travel PCU Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Johnson City, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • 36/36 or 36/48 hour shifts
  • Rotating weekends and holidays
  • No on-call required
  • Floating required (1:7 MS ratios when floated)
• Orientation:

  • General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
  • 16 hours of non-billable orientation included
• Shift Flexibility:

  • Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
  • Additional overtime shifts available and may be flexed as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Certifications:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in cardiovascular medicine specialty
• Participate actively in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical duties

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (verify if required/preferred)
  • State License Primary Source Verification
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Preferred/As Applicable:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – required for ER, can be pending at start
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – highly preferred for ER
  • National Certification/Verification for Surgical Techs (if applicable)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
  • General Competency Exam

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 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

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (must meet specific standards; completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Staff info form (time sensitive; completed within 24 hours of contract signing)
• Department-specific uniform guidelines and dress code must be reviewed
• Contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement must be completed (Hep C titer required if applicable)
• Smoking and tobacco use policy review required
• Influenza policy review required
• Flu exemption request and religious accommodation forms required if applicable
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms (time sensitive; completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use must be reviewed

Health Documents & Immunizations

• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respiratory fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• 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 test acceptable as placeholder)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Information

• Two references required, three preferred
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured schedule with no call, floating responsibilities, and active involvement in clinical education. Candidates must meet all certification, background, and health compliance requirements prior to start.