Travel Med/Surg & PCU Registered Nurse
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg & PCU Competent)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 36/36 or 36/48 (use whichever is appropriate for the employment agreement)
• No call required; rotating weekends
• Floating required with 1:7 MS ratios when floated
• Must actively participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care
• Traveler must live within 100 miles of the facility
• General orientation begins on Sundays (16 hours non-billable orientation, includes online CBLs)
• Hospital may cancel/call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts above work commitment are overtime and may be flexed as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Med/Surg & PCU competency)
• 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)

Licensure & Verification

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

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing (ID photo standards apply)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use, contaminated sharps exposure, influenza policy, respirator medical evaluation, and clearance forms
• Candidate must review and comply with facility uniform and dress code guidelines

Additional Notes

• References: 2 accepted, 3 preferred
• Skills checklist required
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Med/Surg and PCU competency looking for a travel contract in Tennessee with a 13-week commitment and no prior travel experience required.