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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

Float required; may be assigned to other units based on need and skill set
Staffing ratio at night: 1 nurse to 6 patients
Patient age group: Adults and Geriatrics
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
Unit specializes in inpatient stroke and TIA care, also manages higher acuity medical-surgical patients
Special procedures include peritoneal dialysis and continuous bladder irrigation
Medication system used: Omnicell

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Tennessee
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year
One completed travel nursing assignment
Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Certifications required:
- ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Training

Completion of online modules within 72 hours of assignment (approximately 12 hours) is mandatory before starting
16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite, separate from online modules
Pass/fail testing on medication and EKG/arrhythmia required prior to orientation (two attempts allowed, 84% passing score)
Floating policy acknowledgment required (not applicable for non-clinical roles)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Driver’s license required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty
Background check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including alias and multi-state searches
E-Verify or attestation required
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
Physical exam within 1 year verifying ability to meet physical demands
Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot within 90 days)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
- Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for 100% remote workers)
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; second vaccine can be pending if collected within 28 days of first
- Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
Annual competency exams and training (Core Parts I, II, III) including OSHA, patient safety, and ethical care
HIPAA training and orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually
Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, plain background, no alterations)

Additional Notes

Respirator fit testing (N95) completed onsite during orientation
Floating policy applies; may be assigned to different units based on staffing needs
Medication and arrhythmia competency exams are time-sensitive and must be completed before orientation
Candidates must have prior travel experience; no first-time travelers accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized inpatient stroke/TIA unit with a focus on high-acuity adult and geriatric patients, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility to float, and prior travel nursing experience.