Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 36/36 (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Every other weekend required
• No call shifts
• Floating to other units as needed
• Travelers do not administer chemotherapy
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts beyond commitment may be flexed or canceled based on census without penalty
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee with primary source verification
• NURSYS verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical Oncology, including oncology experience
• Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) highly preferred for ER candidates (not required)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Background checks including education verification, adult abuse registry (if licensed in TN), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing completed onsite

Additional Notes

• Candidate must comply with facility-specific dress code, uniform guidelines, and safety policies
• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start date (not required annually)
• Must complete various facility-specific forms and acknowledgements in a timely manner
• References: 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills checklist required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract role in medical surgical oncology with a structured schedule and opportunities to support nursing education.