ER Holding Nurse
knoxville, TN
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – ER Holding (Travel/Contract)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45–6:45)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide care for patients admitted and waiting in the Emergency Department (ED) on bed availability, either in a designated area or possibly hallway.
• May occasionally float to acute care areas if no patients are boarded.
• Work every other weekend and some holidays.
• Position is Level I Emergency Department.
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is required.
• Block scheduling accommodations are possible.
• Local candidates within a 25-mile radius may be considered if needed.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Emergency Department (ED), including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience in acute care settings
• Experience in Med Surg and Telemetry units

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks required and must be updated annually or per contract renewal.
• State nursing license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as applicable.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months required.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen with alcohol test within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declination form required if declined)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGOLD or Tspot within 3 months or 2 PPDs)
  • TB questionnaire annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if titer low
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox; boosters or declination if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis A (required for ED staff)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (Oct 1–Mar 31) or approved exemption with masking requirement if exempt
• Facility-specific forms including fit testing and parking forms must be completed.
• Recent photo for badge required (plain background, shoulders up, no filters).
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions.
• Employment application/resume and skills checklist (updated annually) required.
• Performance and internal evaluations required if previously employed at the facility.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The role involves working in a high-acuity emergency holding environment with potential for floating to acute care units.
• Flexibility in scheduling and floating is expected.