Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30–7:00)
Schedule: 36/36 (36 hours on, 36 hours off), every other weekend, no call
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Floating to other units as needed
• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care
• General orientation begins on Sundays (online compliance-based learning) with 16 hours of nonbillable orientation
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts beyond the commitment are overtime and may be flexed based on census/resource needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, including 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)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Tennessee with primary source verification
• NURSYS verification required

Orientation & Compliance 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 those licensed or working in Tennessee
• Photo for badge must meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)
• Respiratory fit testing completed onsite; previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31) with facility-specific exemption forms
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)

Competencies & Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• General competency exam required
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must commit to completing all compliance and documentation deadlines prior to start
• Orientation includes online and in-person components
• Hospital supports clinical education for nursing students as part of the role

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with no call responsibilities and opportunities to support nursing education while providing patient care. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience, including those new to travel nursing.