Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Kingsport, Tennessee
Holston Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele and MS experience required)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Work Details

• 36/36 schedule (36 hours on, 36 hours off)
• Every other weekend required
• No call duties
• Required to float between units
• 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

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (higher value confirmed)
• Accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Must live within 100 miles of the facility
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• MS/Tele and Medical-Surgical experience required

Certifications & Licenses

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC may be preferred or required depending on unit
• State nursing license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification required

Background & Compliance Checks

• 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/certified in TN or working in TN

Orientation & Onboarding

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Photo for badge must be submitted within 48 hours of contract signing
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and medical clearance forms must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and acknowledged (dress code, smoking policy, influenza policy, contaminated sharps exposure statement, etc.)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility sources not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Additional Notes

• References: 2 accepted, 3 preferred
• Skills checklist required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

This opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses with MS/Tele and Medical-Surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Tennessee with a structured 36/36 schedule and involvement in clinical education.