Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Johnson City, TN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30 – 7:00)
• Hours per week: 48
• Floating required, including to Med Surg with 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratios
• No call required
• Schedule options include 36/36, 36/48, or 48/48 (hours on/off rotations)
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts available as needed
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Orientation & Onboarding

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online computer-based learning)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Photo for badge and multiple facility-specific forms must be completed within 24-48 hours of contract signing
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite (no outside fit tests accepted)
• Candidate must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

Background & Health 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 required for TN licensed/certified candidates
• Drug screen: Standard 9-panel within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not annually)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • 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 documented boosters
  • Varicella titer or documented boosters
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31) with facility-specific exemption forms

Competencies & Additional Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing required (no annual update needed)
• Skills checklist required
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Candidate must review and comply with facility dress code, uniform guidelines, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, and influenza policy

References

• Minimum 2 professional references preferred; 3 references ideal

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a progressive care setting with a focus on patient ratios, education, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.