Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kingsport, Tennessee
Holston Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Specialty: Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts of 12 hours each per week)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week on a 36/36 rotation (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Call: No call required
• Floating: Required to float to other units as needed
• Weekend Work: Every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Orientation & Work Conditions

• General orientation begins on Sundays, including online compliance training (CBLs)
• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable time
• The hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts beyond the contracted schedule may be offered as overtime and adjusted based on census needs
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical duties

Location & Housing

• Traveler must live within 100 miles of the facility

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required for those licensed or working in Tennessee
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug test within 14 days prior to start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (not annually)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titer or vaccination documentation
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent) or chest X-ray if previously positive
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing completed onsite (must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use)
• Photo for badge must meet specific standards (neutral background, no filters, no bulky jewelry, etc.)

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific forms and acknowledge policies including dress code, smoking/tobacco use, contaminated sharps exposure, and influenza policy
• References: Minimum 2 references preferred, 3 recommended
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• National certification verifications and primary source license verification required

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with no call, a defined patient ratio, and opportunities to support nursing education. It is suitable for RNs with Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in Tennessee.