Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Johnson City, TN
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 36/36 or 36/48 (use whichever is appropriate for the employment agreement)
• No call required
• Floating required (1:7 MS ratios when floated)
• Hospital may cancel/call off one shift biweekly without financial penalty if census decreases
• Additional shifts above work commitment may be offered as overtime and flexed as needed
• Expected to actively participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (check unit description for requirement)
• Other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Licensure & Verification

• State License primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• Education verification required

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN
• Drug testing: Standard 9 Panel Drug Screen within 14 days of start (instant acceptable as placeholder)

Orientation & Onboarding

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of signed contract
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and medical clearance forms are time sensitive and must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing

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)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist required
• Candidate must review and comply with facility-specific dress code, uniform guidelines, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, influenza policy, and CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

References

• 2 references accepted, 3 preferred

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience, including first-time travel nurses, who are comfortable with floating and flexible scheduling. Compliance with comprehensive background checks, certifications, health screenings, and facility-specific policies is mandatory.