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

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 36 hours on / 36 hours off
• Weekend shifts: 4 per schedule period
• No on-call required
• Floating to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with some possible Medical-Surgical (MS) shifts as needed
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs) with 16 hours of non-billable orientation
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts beyond commitment may be offered as overtime and adjusted based on census without penalty
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Tennessee

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• Other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exam required

Health & Compliance 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
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB screening (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent)
  • 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 (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must comply with facility-specific dress code, uniform guidelines, and safety policies
• Photo for badge must meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Candidate must review and comply with policies on contaminated sharps, body fluid exposure, smoking/tobacco use, and influenza
• References: 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in an ICU setting with floating responsibilities to PCU and occasional MS shifts, suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience and required certifications.