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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Maryville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Nights
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Weekend coverage: Required
Licensure: Must have an active Tennessee license or multistate license
Required Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CPI/MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute / Management of Assaultive Behavior)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Preferred Certification: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start; license cannot expire within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification required for all licenses
Certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start
ACLS, BLS, PALS, CPI/MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, EFM, STABLE, and other specialty certifications as applicable
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue or equivalent required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or equivalent required for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health

Background Checks

7-year background check within 12 months of start required
Includes SS trace, all aliases, state and county searches for all states/counties lived or worked in last 7 years
EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List searches required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., WV residency/work in last 7 years)
Background checks must be updated annually or if there is a gap of 30+ days between contracts

Health & Immunization Documents

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
Annual TB questionnaire
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
- Varicella
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years for high-risk areas
Drug screening within 1 year and updated annually (5-panel minimum)
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by deadlines

Facility Specific Requirements

Badge photo with specific background and quality requirements
Completion of online Cornerstone modules within 72 hours of assignment (approx. 12 hours)
Pass/fail testing (medication and arrhythmia exams) required prior to start with two attempts allowed
Floating policy acknowledgment required
Compliance checklist to be completed by agency

Orientation & Training

16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite separate from online modules
Online modules replace traditional 9-day didactic orientation, allowing for targeted clinical precepted orientation
Candidates must complete all required testing and modules before clearance to start

Additional Notes

Respirator fit testing (N95) completed onsite during orientation
Some certifications (e.g., NRP, TNCC, ENPC) may require registration and have associated costs
Candidates must carry a valid driver's license on duty for computer access setup
All documentation must be verifiable with clinic/facility information included
Candidates with gaps of 30+ days between contracts may require updated physicals and background checks

This position is ideal for RNs with night shift availability, required certifications, and willingness to cover weekends in a hospital setting in Tennessee.