Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Bristol, TN

Why Join Us Expected schedule of 36 hours per week with the opportunity to pick up additional overtime shifts based on facility census needs. Must complete Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing; two attempts allowed — failure of both results in automatic cancellation.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Bristol, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:30–07:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Work a night shift schedule with every other weekend and rotating holidays; no on-call requirement
• Float to other units as needed based on facility requirements
• Actively participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside the provision of direct patient care
• Complete orientation modules electronically; general orientation begins on Sundays with online computer-based learning (CBLs)

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience; Telemetry experience required
• AHA BLS certification required — AHA is the only accepted form; all other certifications will not meet compliance requirements
• Must complete Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing; two attempts allowed — failure of both results in automatic cancellation
• Must commit to completing a drug test within 12–14 calendar days prior to start date
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility's service area to be eligible — no local candidates accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Experience with clinical education or nursing student preceptorship is a plus
• Ability to adapt to floating assignments across multiple units

Why Join Us

• Expected schedule of 36 hours per week with the opportunity to pick up additional overtime shifts based on facility census needs
• Supportive orientation structure with clearly defined compliance timelines to set travelers up for a smooth start