Travel Registered Nurse – Transitional Care Unit
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LTC) - Travel/Contract

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Transitional Care Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:7-8
• Float required
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or two per month
• Travelers requesting time off during holidays will generally not be accommodated (specific holidays listed in description)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; must be current and not expire within 45 days of assignment start
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) Certification - required for all RN candidates; actual downloaded certification required
• EKG Competency Exam - required within 12 months prior to start, minimum score 80% (not required for Transitional Care Unit)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit description if applicable)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 1 year of Long Term Care experience, with recent LTC experience within the last year
• Experience in a Transitional Care Unit
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, including 7-year SSN trace, alias verification, and multiple criminal and abuse registries
• Drug testing within 45 days of start (specific substances listed)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Immunizations/vaccinations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (for 2025-26 season) or approved exemption
• Color blind testing within 12 months prior to start
• Skills checklist updated within the last year, unit-specific
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days
• Two supervisory references from the past 3 years

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings)
• Travelers must adhere to holiday time-off policies
• Must have a valid driver’s license or state ID (color and current)
• Multiple competency exams and core parts I-III required annually with minimum 80% pass rate

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a transitional care setting with a moderate patient load and specific certification requirements.