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

Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:30 to 07:00)
Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
Schedule options: 36/36, 36/48, or 48/48
Weekends: Every other weekend
Call: No call
Floating: Floating to other units is required
Shift flexibility: The hospital can cancel one shift biweekly without financial penalty from the employed 36/36 or 36/48 schedule if census decreases. Additional overtime shifts may be flexed for census or resource decreases, without penalty.

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
Med Surg / Telemetry experience of 1 year, completed within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or RQI
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience in a hospital setting

Time-sensitive items: Badge photo within 48 hours of signed contract. Staff info form within 24 hours. Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire within 48 hours.
Background check: Within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years. Also EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start. Candidates must complete it 10 to 14 calendar days before start.
Immunizations and health: Negative TB test (2 PPDs within 12 months, or QuantiFERON/T-SPOT within 3 months), or a chest X-ray if previously positive. MMR titers for measles, mumps, and rubella. Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination. Varicella titer. Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (October 1 to March 31).
Fit testing: Completed onsite for candidates with patient contact.
Color blind test: Online, required for all candidates.
References: 2 accepted, 3 preferred.

16 hours of nonbillable orientation
General orientation begins Sundays, with online CBLs. Start dates must allow compliance documents to be completed by the deadline.
Contract nurses are expected to take part in nursing student support and clinical education alongside their clinical care duties.

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ADDRESS1 Medical Park BoulevardBristol, TN 37620

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bristol, TN is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs in Bristol, TN are around 85°F, with winter lows averaging around 25°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Bristol, TN and can be relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies.

Transportation

Bristol, TN is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Bristol, TN has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bristol, TN offers a variety of restaurants, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
The city is also known for its rich history in country music and hosts events like the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival.

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