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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (ICU) - Tennessee, Bristol

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Bristol, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: 36/36 schedule (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Weekends: 4 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Call: No call required
• Floating: May float to PCU with some possible float to Medical-Surgical when needed
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Orientation & Training

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

Additional Responsibilities

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

Location Requirement

• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility

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 within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Primary source verification of state license (NURSYS verification required)
• Photo for badge (must meet specific standards)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, influenza policy, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, and respiratory medical clearance form
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respirator fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) or documentation of vaccination/boosters
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella titer or documentation of vaccination/boosters
  • Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season

References & Competencies

• Preferably 3 references (minimum 2 accepted)
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in an ICU setting with a supportive orientation and educational environment. It is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of ICU experience and no prior travel experience required.