ICU Registered Nurse
Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Regional Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Bristol, Tennessee

Position Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Bristol, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week (36/36 schedule)
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Call: No call required
• Floating: May float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and occasionally Medical-Surgical (MS) as needed

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Orientation & Work Conditions

• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable online training starting on Sundays
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional overtime shifts may be offered and flexed based on hospital census
• Expected to participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical duties

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years, completed within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required for Tennessee-licensed candidates
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug test within 14 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Respirator fit testing completed onsite (must comply with CDC facial hair guidelines)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date (not required annually)
• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms including dress code, safety manual acknowledgment, and exposure statements

Additional Notes

• Candidates must commit to completing all compliance documents and orientation by deadlines to start on a Sunday
• References: Minimum 2 references preferred, 3 recommended
• Skills checklist required prior to start

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in an ICU setting with a supportive orientation and flexibility based on patient census.