Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Oncology
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 36/36 (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Every other weekend required
• No call duties
• Floating to other units as needed
• Travelers do not administer chemotherapy
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts beyond commitment may be offered as overtime and adjusted based on census/resource needs
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical Oncology, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in charge nurse roles

Orientation

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online compliance-based learning)
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC certifications as applicable based on unit (verify unit-specific requirements)
• State RN license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Background checks including education verification, adult abuse registry (if licensed in TN), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Negative TB test or chest X-ray
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Respirator medical evaluation and fit testing completed onsite

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and completed (dress code, smoking policy, exposure statements, etc.)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not annually)
• References: minimum 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills checklist required

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in medical surgical oncology with a structured schedule and no chemotherapy administration. Prior travel experience is not required.