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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Job Details

Schedule options: 36/36 or 36/48 hours
Rotating weekends and holidays required
No on-call duties
Floating required (floated to Medical-Surgical units on 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratios)
Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
Additional overtime shifts available and may be flexed based on hospital census
Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
Accepts first-time travelers
Certifications: AHA BLS, NIH Stroke Certification, AHA ACLS (Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area
General orientation begins on Sundays (online compliance-based learning)
16 hours of non-billable orientation required

Certifications & Competencies

Required Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- NIH Stroke Certification (verify if required/preferred)
- State License Primary Source Verification
- NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
Preferred/Conditional Certifications:
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – check unit requirements
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for ER, can be pending at start
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – highly preferred for ER
- National Certification/Verification for applicable tech roles
Competency Exams:
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
- General Competency Exam (required)

Background Checks & Compliance

Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
Education verification required for all candidates
Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN

Facility-Specific Requirements

Photo for badge (must meet specific standards; completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
Staff info form (time sensitive; completed within 24 hours of contract signing)
Department-specific uniform guidelines and dress code must be reviewed
Contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement must be completed
Smoking and tobacco use policy review required
Influenza policy review and flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms (time sensitive)
CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use must be reviewed

Health Documents & Immunizations

Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not required annually)
Respiratory fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination for:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent)
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR titers or vaccine documentation)
- Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
- Varicella (titer or vaccine documentation)
Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Information

References: Minimum 2 references accepted, 3 preferred
Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured schedule with floating responsibilities and active involvement in clinical education. Candidates must meet comprehensive certification, background, and health requirements to ensure compliance and readiness for the role.