CVICU Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Details

• Float required
• Work schedule includes 2 weekends per month or every other weekend
• Patient ratios: 1:1 in CVICU; 1:2-3 in ICU
• No holiday time off allowed during specified holidays (including major national and local holidays); requests may be addressed onsite after arrival

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; actual certificate required (no screenshots/photos); must not expire within 45 days of assignment start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; actual certificate required; must not expire within 45 days of assignment start
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - actual downloaded certificate required; must not expire within 45 days of assignment start

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required)
• Competency Exam (required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 12 months, minimum 80% score; not required for L&D, Psych, LTC, Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum, Transitional Care)
• Core Competencies Part I, II, and III (required annually, minimum 80% pass rate; includes National Patient Safety Goals and Advanced Healthcare Directives)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test or equivalent within 12 months; 100% score required)

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA confirming fitness for duty
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; T-spots not accepted; if prior positive, clear chest x-ray within 10 years plus questionnaire required
• TB Questionnaire (required)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or titers required for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - vaccine series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine required for starts on or after 9/8/2025 (no declinations accepted; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons with proper documentation)
• Drug screening within 45 days of start (includes a comprehensive panel with MRO signature)
• Background check completed within 45 days of start, including 7-year history and multiple state/federal checks; alias name attestation required if applicable
• Two supervisory references from the past 3 years
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days, and active nursing license details
• Unit-specific skills checklist within the last year, updated annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with solid background (no filters or facial piercings)
• Onboarding attestation and review of facility-specific onboarding documents required
• Utility bill, mortgage statement, or lease in candidate’s name with address at least 75 miles from contracted facility

Additional Notes

• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Actual certifications must be uploaded; screenshots or photos are not accepted
• Renewal of certifications must be uploaded 5 days prior to expiration
• Candidates must comply with all documentation and verification requirements to maintain eligibility

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with night shifts in Tennessee.