Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Kingsport, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele and Med/Surg experience required)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 36 hours on / 36 hours off, every other weekend, no call
• Floats: Required to float to Ortho/Spine/Med/Surg units
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (MS/Tele and Med/Surg experience required)
• Travel Experience: Accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Living Requirement: Traveler must live within 100 miles of the facility

Orientation

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts may be available as overtime, subject to census needs

Certifications & Licenses Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications to verify as applicable: PALS, NRP, TNCC (preferred for ER), NIH Stroke Certification
• State nursing license verification and NURSYS verification required

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required if licensed or working in Tennessee

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility providers not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • 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
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Additional Responsibilities

• Expected to actively participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Documentation & Facility Policies

• Photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., dress code, contaminated sharps exposure, smoking/tobacco use, influenza policy)
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Flu exemption requests require additional documentation and facility approval

References & Competencies

• Minimum 2 references preferred (3 preferred)
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured schedule with no call, opportunities to work across multiple specialties, and supports first-time travel nurses. Compliance with all background checks, certifications, health requirements, and facility policies is mandatory.