Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Kingsport, Tennessee
Holston Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Specialty: Medical Surgical (MS) / Telemetry (Tele)

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 – 7:00)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week (36/36 schedule), every other weekend
• Unit: Acute care surgical and bariatric unit
• Floating: Required to float to other units as needed
• Traveler Location: Must live within 100 miles of the facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Check unit requirements (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but are not mandatory for this role
• Annual Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Primary source verification of Tennessee RN license and NURSYS verification required

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 Tennessee-licensed candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity/declination:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Negative TB test (2 PPDs within last 12 months or equivalent) or chest X-ray if history of positive test
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31)

Orientation & Work Conditions

• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training
• 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 flexed as needed
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing (neutral background, no filters, no visible facial piercings/tattoos)
• Completion of facility-specific forms and compliance documents within specified timeframes (e.g., respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within 48 hours)
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite; must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use
• Review and comply with facility dress code, uniform guidelines, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps and body fluid exposure statement, and influenza policy

References & Documentation

• Two references required, three preferred
• Skills checklist required prior to start

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity on a surgical and bariatric unit with a focus on medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care during night shifts.