Progressive Care RN (Med Surg/Telemetry)
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 24/7 phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and supervisor support available on all units
• 36/36 schedule (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• No call required
• Floating between units required
• Hybrid unit requiring previous Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry experience within the last year
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association

Orientation & Scheduling

• General orientation begins on Sundays with online computer-based learning (CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be flexed based on hospital census without penalty

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Compliance & Documentation 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
• State nursing license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• Photo for badge (must meet specific standards) within 48 hours of contract signing
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist required

Schedule & Work Environment

• 36 hours on, 36 hours off schedule
• Floating between units required
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• No call required

Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to complete compliance documents by orientation deadline
• Hospital may adjust shifts based on census without financial penalty
• Active participation in clinical education for nursing students is expected

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PCU experience seeking a travel contract role with a structured schedule and opportunities to support nursing education.