PCU Registered Nurse
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PCU (Johnson City, Tennessee)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 36/36 (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• No call required
• Floating required within the unit
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts beyond the commitment may be offered as overtime and adjusted based on census needs
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Orientation & Compliance

• General orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time
• Orientation begins on Sundays with online compliance modules
• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital service area

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – check unit requirements
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – required for ER, preferred prior to start
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – highly preferred for ER, not required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam required

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required (dress code, smoking policy, exposure statements, etc.)
• Candidate must complete respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within 48 hours of contract signing
• References: minimum 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on cardiovascular care in a progressive care unit setting. The role includes clinical responsibilities as well as involvement in nursing education.