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Registered Nurse - Ortho (Travel/Contract)

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Night shift with every other weekend coverage (may change based on need)
Floating to like units may be required based on skill set
Medication system used: Omnicell
Must have at least 1 year of EPIC experience
Prefer candidates with experience in teaching and community hospital settings
Not accepting first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Tennessee
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of orthopedics experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
Experience with Epic
Required certifications:
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Driver’s License/State ID 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
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
Education verification of highest level required (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start; license must not expire within 30 days of start
Drug screen: 5-panel required within 1 year of start and updated annually
Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
Immunizations and health documents required:
- Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (if working/floating in high-risk areas)
- Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually (not required for remote workers)
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines, with second vaccine pending allowed if collected within 28 days
- Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)

Orientation and Training

Online Cornerstone modules (~12 hours) must be completed within 72 hours of assignment; required before start
16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite separate from online modules
Pass/Fail testing (Medication and Arrhythmia exams) required for all RN candidates except prebook or non-clinical; two attempts allowed with 84% passing score
Annual competency exams and core training (Parts I, II, III) required, covering universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, and age-specific care

Additional Notes

Badge photo required prior to start with specific background and quality requirements
Floating policy may apply but is not required for this location
Candidates must be prepared to complete all required testing and documentation promptly to avoid delays or cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with EPIC experience and prior travel assignments, seeking night shifts in an orthopedic specialty within a community hospital setting.