Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg & PCU
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg & PCU Competent)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 36/36 or 36/48 (use whichever is appropriate for the employment agreement)
• No call required; rotating weekends
• Floating required (RNs must be competent in Med/Surg and PCU)
• Hospital may cancel/call off one shift biweekly without financial penalty if census decreases
• Additional shifts above commitment are overtime and may be flexed based on census/resource needs
• Expected to actively participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care
• General orientation begins on Sundays (16 hours of nonbillable orientation)
• Traveler must live within 100 miles of the facility

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Med/Surg & PCU)
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (verify if required or preferred)

Licensure & Verification

• State License primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• Education verification required

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination for:

  • 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
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exam required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge within 48 hours of signed contract (ID photo standards apply)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, influenza policy, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, and respiratory medical clearance form
• Respiratory fit mask testing completed onsite for patient contact staff

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared for floating and support of nursing students
• Orientation includes online components and is time-sensitive
• Hospital supports a flexible schedule with potential shift cancellations without penalty due to census fluctuations

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Med/Surg and PCU competency seeking a travel contract in Tennessee with a flexible schedule and involvement in clinical education.