Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year (1 year of experience)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
NIHSS certification
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with Epic
Health and Compliance Requirements
Physical exam: Physician statement within 1 year of start attesting to ability to meet the physical demands of the position
TB: Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT) within 90 days of start, or chest X-ray if positive
Annual TB questionnaire
Immunizations: Flu vaccine or exemption on file by deadline (pre-start 10/5; working candidates 11/6). Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a positive titer or 2 vaccines. Hepatitis B requires vaccine documentation, a positive titer, or a signed declination.
Drug screen: 5-panel within 12 months, updated annually. A positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel.
Background: 7-year background check, OIG and EPLS/SAM searches, OFAC search, and E-Verify or attestation
Respirator fit test: Completed onsite during orientation
Testing and Training
Medication test: Passing score 84%, two attempts; must be completed annually
Color blindness test: Required for ED nurses, score of 100%
Core Parts I–III: Required, passing score 80%, updated annually
Competency exam: Completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
Online modules: About 12 hours, must be completed within 72 hours of assignment. The facility will not clear a nurse to start until these are complete.
Badge photo: Required, sent the Tuesday before start
Facility
Blount Memorial Hospital
3.8rating(12 reviews)
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Anonymous
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Pros
Travel friendly
Cons
Short notice on contract end date
Review of Blount Memorial Hospital on Nov 12, 2026