Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Schedule:

• 36 hours per week, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• 36/36 schedule (work 36 hours, then 36 hours off)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call duties
• Floating to other units as needed

Job Details

• Travelers do not administer chemotherapy
• Expected to actively participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care
• General orientation starts on Sundays (online compliance-based learning)
• Orientation includes 16 hours of nonbillable time
• 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

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of oncology nursing experience, with oncology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Annual completion of Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Certifications & Compliance

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC) may be required or preferred depending on unit assignment
• State RN license with primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

Background & Health 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 work in Tennessee
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not annually)
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite; must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • 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)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing (neutral background, no filters, no bulky jewelry, hair visible)
• Completion of facility-specific forms including staff info, dress code, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, smoking/tobacco use policy, influenza policy, respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, and respiratory medical clearance form
• Candidate must review and comply with facility’s CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

Additional Notes

• References: minimum 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills checklist required prior to start
• Hospital may flex shifts based on census without penalty to traveler
• Floating to other units may be 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 36/36 schedule and opportunities to support nursing education.