PCU Registered Nurse
Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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
• Schedule: 36 hours on / 36 hours off
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• No on-call required
• Floating between units required
• Hybrid unit setting (Progressive Care Unit - PCU)
• Active participation in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area
• Certifications required:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Orientation & Scheduling

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online computer-based learning)
• 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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification required
• State nursing license primary source verification
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • 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 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite
• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (dress code, smoking policy, contaminated sharps exposure, influenza policy, etc.)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all compliance and credentialing documents by orientation deadlines
• Active participation in clinical education for nursing students is expected as part of the role
• Floating between units is required as part of the job duties

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with PCU background seeking a travel contract opportunity in Tennessee with a structured schedule and strong support system.