Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Knoxville, Tennessee

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Level I Emergency Department)
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 PM - 3 AM
• Ratios: 4:1 patient to nurse ratio
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Accommodations possible
• Locals: Candidates within 25-mile radius may be considered in urgent need situations
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Considered at interview

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-timers: May be considered based on previous experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted

System Experience

• Cerner experience is required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Federal and international searches required
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification (highest degree earned)
• State License Verification (Primary Source)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)
• Competency Exams as applicable (Medication/Pharmacology, Core Parts I-III)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (within last 12 months)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (TDAP)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis A (required for ED staff)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGOLD or Tspot within 3 months or 2 PPDs)
• TB Questionnaire (required annually)
• Drug Testing:

  • 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
  • Alcohol test included in 10 panel screen for facility
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required annually (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters)
• Fit Testing Form (for respiratory protection)
• Parking Form (facility-specific)
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years for travel positions
• Employment Application/Resume
• Skills Checklist (updated annually)
• Performance and Internal Evaluations if previously employed at facility

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced ER Registered Nurses with Cerner system experience, required certifications, and compliance with health and background standards.