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Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Maryville, Tennessee

Job Overview

Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS / TELE)
Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

Step down from ICU, no ventilators or pressor support
Telemetry unit
Drips accepted: heparin, cardizem, amiodarone
Sotolol initiation
Requires ER holding experience
Floating within the hospital based on skill set

Required Experience & Licenses

Minimum 1 year of EPIC experience
Active Tennessee nursing license
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Certifications & Training Requirements

ACLS (AHA or ARC; certification must be current and valid at start)
BLS (AHA or ARC; certification must be current and valid at start)
NIH Stroke Certification (required annually; must be current)
Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Medication and Arrhythmia tests required for RNs; must pass with 84% or higher; two attempts allowed
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA form required; expires annually)
Floating Policy: Must be signed; expires annually
Core Competency Training (Parts I, II, III): Annual training including universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Annual requirement
Competency Exam: Annual requirement
ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - Required for ER and Pediatric ER; certification must be current
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER/ED and Pediatric ER; certification must be current
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI - Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs; certification must be current
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health; certification must be current

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine current within 10 years (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
Drug screening within 1 year, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by deadlines (not required for 100% remote workers)
Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)

Background & Compliance Checks

7-year background check within 12 months of start, including alias and county/state searches
EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
Education verification of highest level required
OFAC Sanctions List search required for all new candidates
Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., WV residents or certain care areas)
Drug testing and immunization documentation must be verifiable with clinic info and DOB or last 4 SSN digits

Additional Requirements

Must carry valid driver's license on duty (required for computer access setup)
Badge photo required (passport style, light background, no hats or filters)
Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours of training)
Must complete all required testing and certifications prior to start
Floating within hospital required based on skill set

This position requires a highly skilled RN with telemetry and step-down experience, strong EPIC proficiency, and multiple certifications current at the time of assignment. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and mandatory training is essential.