ICU Registered Nurse
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 7:00)
• 36 hours per week (36/36 schedule)
• 4 weekend shifts per schedule period
• No on-call required
• Floating to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with occasional Med-Surg (MS) as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Orientation & Training

• General orientation begins on Sundays (includes 16 hours of non-billable online compliance training)
• Active participation in nursing student support and clinical education is expected alongside clinical care duties

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 required for Tennessee-licensed candidates
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification required
• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing (neutral background, no filters, no visible facial piercings/tattoos)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, smoking/tobacco use policy, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite (no outside fit tests accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented declinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
  • 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 (Sept 29 – Mar 31)
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)

Additional Notes

• The hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be flexed as needed without penalty
• Candidates must commit to completing all required documentation and compliance by deadlines to start on a Sunday orientation date

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on ICU care, including some floating to PCU and Med-Surg units, with comprehensive compliance and health requirements to ensure readiness and safety.