ICU Registered Nurse
Bristol, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 36/36 schedule (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• 4 weekend shifts per schedule period
• No call required
• Floating to PCU with some possible float to Medical-Surgical when needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of ICU nursing experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• NURSYS Verification required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but not mandatory for this role

Orientation & Training

• 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 overtime shifts may be available and flexed as needed

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Candidate Requirements

• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• First-time travel nurses accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 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 if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • 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
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing
• Compliance with facility-specific dress code, uniform guidelines, and safety policies

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Notes

• Candidates must commit to completing all required documentation and compliance items by deadlines
• References: 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured schedule with no call, opportunities for overtime, and involvement in nursing education. It is suitable for ICU RNs with at least 1 year of experience, including those new to travel nursing.