Step-Down Telemetry Registered Nurse
Maryville, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Maryville, Tennessee

Job Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS / TELE)
• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Step down from ICU, no ventilators or pressor support
• Telemetry unit
• Drips accepted: heparin, cardizem, amiodarone
• Sotolol initiation
• Requires ER holding experience
• Floating within the hospital based on skill set

Required Experience & Licenses

• Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience
• Active Tennessee nursing license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Certifications & Training Requirements

• ACLS (AHA or ARC; certification must be current and valid at start)
• BLS (AHA or ARC; certification must be current and valid at start)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required annually; must be current)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Medication and Arrhythmia tests required for RNs; must pass with 84% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA form required; expires annually)
• Floating Policy: Must be signed; expires annually
• Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III): Annual training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Annual requirement
• Competency Exam: Annual requirement
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Required for ER and Pediatric ER; certification must be current
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER; certification must be current
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI - Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs; certification must be current
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health; certification must be current

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine current within 10 years (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
• Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by deadlines (not required for 100% remote workers)
• Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including alias and county/state searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Education verification of highest level required
• OFAC Sanctions List search required for all new candidates
• Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., WV residents or certain care areas)
• Drug testing and immunization documentation must be verifiable with clinic info and DOB or last 4 SSN digits

Additional Requirements

• Must carry valid driver's license on duty (required for computer access setup)
• Badge photo required (passport style, light background, no hats or filters)
• Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours of training)
• Must complete all required testing and certifications prior to start
• Floating within hospital required based on skill set

This position requires a highly skilled RN with telemetry and step-down experience, strong EPIC proficiency, and multiple certifications current at the time of assignment. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and mandatory training is essential.