Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Schedule

• 36/36 or 36/48 schedule (36/48 if confirmed by 01/31/26)
• No call required
• Floating required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• 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/preferred)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Licensure & Verification

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

Orientation & Training

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

Compliance & Background Checks

• 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
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 14 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respirator medical evaluation and clearance forms required (time sensitive)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care
• Adhere to facility-specific dress code, uniform guidelines, and safety manual acknowledgements
• Complete facility-specific documents including contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, smoking and tobacco use policy, influenza policy, and respirator use guidelines

References & Competencies

• Minimum 2 references preferred (3 preferred)
• Skills checklist required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

Travel Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with comprehensive orientation, clear certification requirements, and active involvement in clinical education.