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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical - Neuro Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30 - 7:00)
Schedule: 36 hours per week (36/36 schedule)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient ratio: 1:7
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call duties
• Floating to other units may be 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 flexed based on hospital census without penalty
• Participation in nursing student support and clinical education is expected alongside clinical care

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Compliance

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications to verify as applicable: PALS, NRP, TNCC (mostly for ER, not required here)
• Annual completion of Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• State RN license primary source verification required

Health & Background 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 required within 1 year of start (not annually)
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug test within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31) with facility-specific documentation
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite; must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet strict standards (neutral background, no filters, no bulky jewelry, hair visible) and be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of various facility-specific forms and acknowledgements including dress code, smoking/tobacco use policy, contaminated sharps/body fluid exposure statement, influenza policy, and respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (time sensitive)
• Candidate must complete a staff information form within 24 hours of contract signing, including Epic experience details if applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared for floating to other units as needed
• The position supports clinical education for nursing students as part of the role

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience seeking a travel contract in a medical-surgical neuro unit with a stable night shift schedule and a supportive learning environment.