Acute Surgical & Bariatric Registered Nurse
Kingsport, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Acute Care Surgical and Bariatric Unit
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient ratio: 1:7 MS (must be preclosed to sub)
• Unit: Acute care surgical and bariatric
• Schedule: 36/36 or 36/48 (choose based on employment agreement)
• Every other weekend required
• Required to float to other units as needed
• Must live within 100 miles of the facility
• General orientation starts on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation included
• Hospital may cancel/call off one shift biweekly without penalty if census decreases
• Additional overtime shifts may be flexed based on census/resource needs without penalty
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Accepts first-time travelers
• AHA BLS certification required
• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and Medical-Surgical experience required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all patient contact (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Verify unit requirements (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Verify unit requirements (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for ER; can be pending at start but highly preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Highly preferred for ER candidates, not required
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Tech Certification: National certification required as applicable (e.g., Certified Surgical Techs)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required annually

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (must meet specific standards, completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Staff info form (time sensitive, completed within 24 hours of contract signing)
• Department-specific uniform guidelines and dress code must be reviewed
• Contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement must be completed
• Smoking and tobacco use policy must be reviewed
• Influenza policy must be reviewed
• Flu exemption request and religious accommodation forms required if applicable
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use must be reviewed

Health Documents & Immunizations

• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respiratory fit mask testing completed onsite; previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) required; documentation of vaccines or boosters accepted if low immunity
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination required
• Varicella titer required; documentation of vaccines or boosters accepted if low immunity
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Information

• References: 2 accepted, 3 preferred
• Skills checklist required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Competency exam required

This position offers a structured schedule with flexibility based on census, requires active participation in clinical education, and has comprehensive compliance and health requirements to ensure patient and staff safety.