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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

Active RN license in Tennessee
Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience (no first-time travelers)
Must have 1 year of EPIC experience
Certifications required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- AWHONN Intermediate
Floating to other units may be required based on skill set
Weekend coverage and on-call duties required

Clinical Skills & Special Procedures

Triage assessments
Inductions
Cesarean sections
External versions
Non-Stress Tests (NSTs)
Circumcisions
Newborn resuscitation/stabilization
Magnesium Sulfate administration

Orientation & Training

Completion of online modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours) required before start
Pass/Fail testing (medication and arrhythmia exams) required prior to orientation
16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

Active Tennessee RN license with primary source verification within 30 days of start
Current certifications for BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, and others as applicable
Additional certifications may include:
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN required
- STABLE (for L&D and NICU)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) as applicable
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI for certain units
- NIH Stroke Certification for applicable units
- Lactation Certificate for Women’s RN candidates (L&D, Mother/Baby)

Background Checks & Screening

7-year background check within 12 months of start
EPLS/GSA/SAM, 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)
Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years if working in high-risk areas
- Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for 100% remote)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity documentation required
- Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination

Competency & Training Exams

Annual medication and pharmacology competency exams
Core training parts I, II, and III annually (including OSHA, patient safety, ethics, etc.)
Color blindness testing for ED and Pediatric ER nurses
Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge prior to start

Facility Specific Requirements

Badge photo meeting specific criteria required before start
Floating policy acknowledgment required annually
Completion of facility-specific compliance checklist
Internal evaluations and performance evaluations required if applicable

Additional Notes

Candidates must carry a valid driver’s license for computer access setup
No first-time travelers; must have prior L&D experience
Floating to other units is based on skill set and required
Weekend and on-call coverage required
Prisma Health is a latex-free environment

This position is ideal for experienced L&D RNs with strong EPIC skills and required certifications, ready to work in a dynamic hospital setting with floating responsibilities and weekend/on-call coverage.