Emergency Department RN - Telemetry
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Level I)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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 float to acute care areas if no patients are boarded (rare).
• Work every other weekend and some holidays.
• Position requires flexibility to float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Open to accommodating block schedules.
• Local candidates within a 25-mile radius may be considered if there is a critical need.
• First-time travel nurses may be considered based on previous experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee (Primary Source Verification required; pending licenses not accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Acute Care experience
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, sex offender registry, education verification, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Education verification of highest degree earned.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen with alcohol test within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (TDAP)
  • Negative TB test (QGOLD, Tspot within 3 months or 2 PPDs) and TB questionnaire annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, history of chickenpox; boosters or declination if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis A (required for ED staff)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required annually (10/1 - 3/31) or approved medical/religious exemption with masking required if exempt.
• Fit testing for respiratory protection required prior to orientation.
• Photo for badge must be submitted pre-start (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters).
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work night shifts and be flexible with floating assignments.
• The role involves care for patients in a high-acuity emergency setting with telemetry experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Locals may be considered only if there is a critical staffing need.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Emergency Department with a focus on acute care and telemetry experience during night shifts.