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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical - Neuro)

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

Job Details

• 36/36 schedule (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Every other weekend work required
• No on-call duties
• Floating to other units required
• General orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training, starting on Sundays (online CBLs)
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be assigned based on hospital census without penalty
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Community hospital experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• Registered Nurse license valid in Tennessee

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – verify unit requirements
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Competency exam 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 if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • 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 fit testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)

Additional Information

• Photo for badge must meet specific standards and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and completed (e.g., dress code, smoking policy, exposure statements)
• References: 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills checklist required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required for this position

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on medical-surgical neuro care, requiring flexibility to float to other units and participate in clinical education.