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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Schedule

• 7pm - 7am shifts
• 36/36 or 36/48 schedule (alternate 36 hours on/off or 36 hours on/48 hours off)
• Every other weekend
• No call required
• Required to float

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in specialty (MS/Tele and MS experience required)
• Accepts first-time travelers (prior travel experience NOT required)

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - verify unit requirements
• Other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Orientation

• General orientation begins on Sundays (online CBLs on Sunday)
• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care

Location Requirement

• Traveler must live within 100 miles of the facility

Background Checks & Compliance

• 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 if licensed/certified in TN or working in TN
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (previous fit tests from non-facility providers not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • 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
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., dress code, smoking policy, contaminated sharps exposure statement)
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire and clearance forms (time sensitive)
• Compliance with CDC facial hair guidelines for respirator use

References & Competencies

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

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on MS/Tele and MS experience, flexible scheduling, and involvement in clinical education.