Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Maryville, Tennessee
Blount Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

Overview

• Location: Maryville, Tennessee
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12, 19:00–07:30
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend, but this may change based on need
• Float: Floating to similar units is required if needed

Clinical Focus

• Special procedures: Post heart cath
• Bedside procedures: Dialysis catheter, thoracentesis, I&D

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• At least 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• At least 1 year of Epic experience

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check completed within 12 months of start. Misdemeanors and above require approval. Any open case at prestart results in cancellation.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches within 30 days of start, repeated every 30 days
• Drug screen: 5-panel within 12 months, updated annually. A positive marijuana result is an automatic cancel. One retest is allowed for a dilute result.
• TB: Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start, plus an annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations: Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documented by positive titer or vaccine records. A hepatitis B declination is accepted if applicable.
• Flu: Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption on file by the deadline
• Physical exam: Physician statement within 1 year of start
• Education: Highest level of education verified
• Other: Primary source license verification, E-Verify or attestation, driver's license or state ID, and badge photo
• Testing and modules: Medication test (84% passing score, two attempts), required online modules (about 12 hours) completed within 72 hours of assignment, and the respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation