LTAC | Registered Nurse

Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Bristol, Tennessee

Seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for a 13-week LTAC contract in Bristol, Tennessee. Provide compassionate bedside care to patients with complex medical needs while working a consistent night-shift schedule with a collaborative long-term acute care team.

Join a supportive healthcare environment where your clinical expertise and patient-centered approach can make a meaningful impact. Bristol is a welcoming East Tennessee community known for its scenic Appalachian surroundings, vibrant cultural heritage, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Details

• Position: Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Bristol, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Openings: 2

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Tennessee
• At least 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience, preferably in long-term acute care or a comparable complex-care setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and nursing documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Long-Term Acute Care RN Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in clinical status, and promptly communicate pertinent information to providers and nursing leadership.
• Document assessments, nursing interventions, patient responses, care plans, and clinical updates accurately and promptly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and contribute to rehabilitation and quality-outcome planning.
• Initiate discharge planning at admission and provide patient and family education based on identified healthcare needs.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orientees.
• Promote patient and workplace safety by following infection prevention, safe patient handling, fall prevention, and facility policies.
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, and support continuity of care across shifts.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse contract in Bristol, Tennessee, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients with complex medical needs.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.