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RN Med Surg Telemetry
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

$1,673-2,028/week

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Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
Unit Focus: Inpatient stroke and TIA unit with higher acuity med-surg patients
Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other units based on need and skill set
Staffing Ratio (Nights): 1 nurse to 6 patients
Medication System: Omnicell
Patient Diagnoses Commonly Seen: Stroke/TIA, Seizure, Syncope, Pneumonia, Chest Pain, Dialysis, Acute Kidney Failure, Post Heart Catheterization, Respiratory Failure, Encephalopathy, Congestive Heart Failure, Sepsis
Special Procedures: Peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation
Focus: High emphasis on patient experience

Driver’s License/State ID: Required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty
Background Checks:
- 7-year background check within 12 months of start date
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
- Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., if lived/worked in WV in last 7 years)
Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with specific background and lighting requirements
Online Modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of assignment; required for clearance to start
Pass/Fail Testing: Medication and arrhythmia tests required; two attempts allowed; must pass with 84%
Floating Policy: Signed acknowledgment required (not required for non-clinical roles)

Physical Exam: Physician’s statement within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
Immunizations and Testing:
- Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years if working in high-risk areas
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
- Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
- Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved exemption required by specified deadlines (not required for remote workers)
Drug Testing: 5-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
Fit Mask: Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation

Core Competencies: Annual completion of Core Part I, II, and III training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, harassment, fire safety, ergonomics, patient rights, OSHA blood-borne pathogens, and TJC National Patient Safety Goals
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency: Annual exam with full score breakdown required
Additional Competencies: Color blindness testing if assigned to Emergency Department or Pediatric ER

This position requires flexibility to float to other units as needed.
The unit uses Omnicell medication dispensing system.
Candidates must be prepared to complete required online modules and pass mandatory testing prior to orientation.
Badge photo and all compliance documents must be submitted timely to ensure clearance.
No first-time travel nurses will be considered for this role.

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