Cardiac Telemetry RN
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

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

Schedule & Work Details

• 36/36 or 36/48 schedule (36/48 if confirmed by 01/31/26)
• Every other weekend off
• No call required
• Floating to other units as needed
• Hospital may cancel/call off one shift biweekly without penalty if census decreases
• Additional shifts beyond commitment may be offered as overtime and flexed as needed
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (higher value confirmed)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• ACLS (check unit description for requirement; AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• PALS (check unit description; AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• NRP required for ER (can be pending at start, highly preferred prior)
• TNCC highly preferred for ER but not required
• State License primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• National Certification/Verification as applicable (e.g., Certified Surgical Techs)

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN
• Photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Various facility-specific forms and policies must be reviewed and completed (e.g., dress code, smoking policy, flu vaccination policies)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Respiratory fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Information

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation included
• References: 2 accepted, 3 preferred
• Skills checklist required

Prior Travel Experience

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted

This opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Tennessee with a flexible schedule and involvement in clinical education.