PCU Telemetry Registered Nurse
Johnson City, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Schedule & Work Details

• 36/36 or 36/48 schedule (use whichever is appropriate for the employment agreement)
• No call, rotating weekends
• Hospital may cancel/call off one shift biweekly without financial penalty if census decreases
• Additional shifts above work commitment are overtime and may be flexed based on census/resource needs without penalty
• Traveler must live within 100 miles of the facility

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Telemetry experience preferred
• AHA BLS required; AHA ACLS and NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • AHA BLS (Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
  • State nursing license primary source verification
  • NURSYS verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • Competency exams as applicable
• Preferred/As Applicable:

  • AHA ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) for ER (can be pending at start)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for ER (highly preferred)
  • National certification for surgical techs if applicable
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement required

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

Health & Immunization 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)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable (2 PPDs within last 12 months or QGold/TSPOT within 3 months)
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) with documentation of boosters if low immunity
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination (booster accepted if titers negative or equivocal)
• Varicella titer with documentation of boosters if low immunity
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant acceptable as placeholder)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing (ID photo standards apply)
• Completion of staff info form within 24 hours of contract signing
• Review and compliance with department-specific uniform guidelines and dress code
• Completion of contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement (Hep C titer required if exposure risk)
• Review of smoking and tobacco use policy
• Review of influenza policy and completion of flu exemption forms if applicable
• Completion of respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within 48 hours of contract signing
• Respiratory medical clearance form to be completed by candidate and facility
• Review of CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

Additional Notes

• References: 2 accepted, 3 preferred
• Skills checklist required

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience who are comfortable with a flexible schedule and committed to supporting nursing education. Compliance with all background checks, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory.