ICU Registered Nurse
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Schedule:

• 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 some possible Medical-Surgical (MS) shifts as needed

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Orientation & Work Conditions

• General orientation begins on Sundays; includes 16 hours of non-billable online compliance training
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be flexed based on hospital census without penalty
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

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 meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• 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)
• Respiratory medical clearance form to be completed by candidate and facility
• CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use must be followed

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite; must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent)
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing required once (no annual update needed)
• Competency exam required
• Skills checklist required
• References: minimum 2 preferred, 3 ideal

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in an ICU setting with a focus on cardiovascular care, including floating to PCU and occasional MS shifts. The role emphasizes compliance with strict credentialing, health, and safety standards, and includes participation in clinical education for nursing students.