Medical Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse
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 required
• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation included
• Hospital may cancel one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts may be available as overtime, subject to census needs
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (community hospital experience required)
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• Prior travel experience not required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted) – verify unit requirements
• PALS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted) – verify unit requirements
• NRP required for ER (can be pending at start, highly preferred before start)
• TNCC highly preferred for ER but not required
• State nursing license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• NIH Stroke Certification – check if required or preferred

Background Checks & Compliance

• 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 if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• 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
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of staff info form within 24 hours of contract signing
• Review and compliance with department-specific uniform guidelines, dress code, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, smoking/tobacco use policy, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation
• Respirator medical clearance and questionnaire must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use must be reviewed

References & Competencies

• Minimum 2 references preferred (3 preferred)
• Skills checklist required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on cardiovascular medicine, requiring flexibility to float to other units and participate in clinical education. The role supports first-time travelers and emphasizes compliance with comprehensive health, background, and certification requirements.