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

Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Schedule & Work Details

• 36/36 schedule
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• No call required
• Floating required
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts beyond commitment may be offered as overtime and flexed as needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Tennessee

Orientation

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Participate actively in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 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 or working in Tennessee
• Primary source verification of state license
• NURSYS verification required
• Photo for badge (must meet specific standards)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use, influenza policy, and exposure statements
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms (time sensitive)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR titers or vaccine documentation)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or vaccine documentation)
• Drug screening: 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)

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• PALS and NRP may be required/preferred depending on unit
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) highly preferred for ER candidates

Additional Notes

• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area
• Candidate must commit to completing all compliance documents and orientation by deadlines
• Active participation in clinical education for nursing students is expected alongside patient care

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract role in a progressive care setting with a structured schedule and opportunities to support nursing education.