Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kingsport, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 – 7:00)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week (36/36 schedule), every other weekend off, no call required
• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Float requirement: Must be willing to float to other units including Ortho, Spine, Med/Surg
• Orientation: 16 hours of non-billable orientation starting on Sundays (online CBLs on first day)
• Additional Info: Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes; overtime shifts may be flexed accordingly
• Nursing student support and clinical education participation expected alongside clinical duties

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years, completed within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug test within 14 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite (must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date (not required annually)
• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing (must meet facility standards)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps exposure statement, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within specified timeframes

Additional Notes

• General orientation includes online and in-person components
• Candidate must be prepared for floating to various units within the hospital system
• Participation in clinical education for nursing students is part of the role
• Facility may adjust shifts based on census without financial penalty
• Strict compliance with all health, safety, and credentialing requirements is mandatory

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical-Surgical and Telemetry experience seeking a travel contract with a structured night shift schedule and opportunities to support nursing education.