Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Bristol, TN
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse, MS/Tele

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

Schedule and Assignment

• Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:30 to 7:00), 48 hours per week
• 36/36 schedule with every other weekend; the employment agreement may use a 36/48 schedule instead
• No call
• Floats to other units when needed
• The facility may cancel one shift biweekly without financial penalty if census decreases. Extra shifts picked up as overtime may be flexed for census or resource needs without penalty.
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience working with cardiac patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI

Onboarding and Compliance

• First-time travelers accepted
• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, with annual updates
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start; candidates must commit to completing it 10 to 14 days before start
• Negative TB test: two PPDs within 12 months, or QuantiFERON/T-SPOT within 3 months
• MMR titers (measles, mumps, rubella), with documentation of boosters accepted if immunity is low
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer, with documentation of boosters accepted if immunity is low
• Influenza vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October 1 to March 31)
• Fit testing completed onsite for candidates with patient contact; outside fit tests not accepted
• Badge photo within 48 hours of signed contract
• Staff info form within 24 hours of signed contract
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within 48 hours of signed contract
• Respiratory medical clearance form (candidate completes name and last 4 of SSN)
• Physical exam not required by the facility; required within 1 year of start by the staffing agency
• Two references accepted, three preferred
• General orientation begins Sundays with online modules; 16 hours of nonbillable orientation