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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Tennessee, Johnson City

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular PCU/Stepdown)
• Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36/36 (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Call: No call required
• Floating: Floating required (with specific ratio guidelines when floated to Medical-Surgical units)
• Traveler Residence Requirement: Must live at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; accepts first-time travelers

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (verify if required/preferred)
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) depending on unit specifics

Orientation & Training

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be flexed based on hospital census without penalty

Job Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in Cardiovascular PCU/Stepdown unit
• Participate actively in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties

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
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • 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 during flu season
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing (ID photo standards apply)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., dress code, smoking policy, contaminated sharps exposure statement)
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual

Additional Notes

• Hospital may adjust shifts based on census without financial penalty
• Active participation in clinical education for nursing students is expected in addition to patient care

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with cardiovascular stepdown experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured schedule and no call requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.