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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Tennessee, Johnson City

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular PCU/Stepdown)
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 36/36 (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
Call: No call required
Floating: Floating required (with specific ratio guidelines when floated to Medical-Surgical units)
Traveler Residence Requirement: Must live at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area

Experience Requirements

Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
Prior Travel Experience: Not required; accepts first-time travelers

Certifications Required

AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
NIH Stroke Certification (verify if required/preferred)
Other certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) depending on unit specifics

Orientation & Training

General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
16 hours of non-billable orientation required
Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
Additional overtime shifts may be flexed based on hospital census without penalty

Job Responsibilities

Provide clinical care in Cardiovascular PCU/Stepdown unit
Participate actively in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties

Background Checks & Compliance

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/certified in TN or working in TN

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
Fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
- Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
- Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing (ID photo standards apply)
Completion of various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., dress code, smoking policy, contaminated sharps exposure statement)
Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual

Additional Notes

Hospital may adjust shifts based on census without financial penalty
Active participation in clinical education for nursing students is expected in addition to patient care

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with cardiovascular stepdown experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured schedule and no call requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.