RN - Stress Lab (630a-3p) NonInvasive Cardiology - Bristol, TN

Ballad Health

Bristol, Tennessee

Ballad Health is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Aug 20

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Stress Lab · Hospital
License: RN licenseValid and active RN licensure in appropriate state; b.
Term: Permanent

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License: Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate state; b.
Certification: BCLS/ACLS trained; c.
Certification: Certification in the area of stress testing or exercise physiology or willingness to take certification exam.
Experience: Previous hospital cardiac experience; b.
Also asks: Previous EKG knowledge base, and/or willingness to learn c.
Also asks: Good communication, decision making, & critical thinking skills.
Also asks: Work

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RN - Stress Lab (630a-3p) NonInvasive Cardiology - Bristol, TN - 39705

Bristol Regional Medical Center \| RNs \| Full Time

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Job Description

Summary

The stress lab RN is responsible for performing cardiac stress testing, under the supervision of but independently of the physical presence, of the cardiologist. Also, responsible for performing holter monitor scanning, according to protocol & guidelines.

Requirements

a. Previous hospital cardiac experience; b. Previous EKG knowledge base, and/or willingness to learn c. Good communication, decision making, & critical thinking skills.

Licenses and Certifications

a. Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate state; b. BCLS/ACLS trained; c. Certification in the area of stress testing or exercise physiology or willingness to take certification exam.

Work Requirements

Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Yes
Travel Required: Local Travel
Shift Details: 630a-3p
City/State: Bristol, TN

Location

Bristol Regional Medical Center

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In Bristol, TN

Bristol, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $842/mo
Household income: $58,162/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bristol, TN

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Bristol cater to varying paces of life, from historic urban centers to quiet country acreage. Downtown Bristol offers restored historic properties and lofts within walking distance of State Street's dining, museums, and nightlife. Established residential areas like Fairmount feature quiet, tree-lined streets with older character homes situated close to local schools and shopping corridors. For suburban convenience, the Avoca area provides family-friendly subdivisions with direct access to major thoroughfares, while neighborhoods like Belle Brook Estates feature mid-century single-family properties. Those seeking acreage and scenic mountain backdrops often gravitate toward rural Bristol and the surrounding countryside near Bluff City.

Residential choices in Bristol cater to varying paces of life, from historic urban centers to quiet country acreage. Downtown Bristol offers restored historic properties and lofts within walking distance of State Street's dining, museums, and nightlife.

Established residential areas like Fairmount feature quiet, tree-lined streets with older character homes situated close to local schools and shopping corridors. For suburban convenience, the Avoca area provides family-friendly subdivisions with direct access to major thoroughfares, while neighborhoods like Belle Brook Estates feature mid-century single-family properties.

Those seeking acreage and scenic mountain backdrops often gravitate toward rural Bristol and the surrounding countryside near Bluff City.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: whytennessee.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: blueridgeoutdoors.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Bristol is defined by light traffic and regional highway connectivity. The city sits directly on the state border along Interstate 81, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and employers across Sullivan County. Medical centers in neighboring Tri-Cities hubs like Johnson City and Kingsport are typically a 20- to 25-minute highway drive away, offering a manageable commute for healthcare workers traveling between facilities. Public transit options are sparse, making personal vehicles essential for hospital shifts and inter-city travel.

Commuting in Bristol is defined by light traffic and regional highway connectivity. The city sits directly on the state border along Interstate 81, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and employers across Sullivan County.

Medical centers in neighboring Tri-Cities hubs like Johnson City and Kingsport are typically a 20- to 25-minute highway drive away, offering a manageable commute for healthcare workers traveling between facilities. Public transit options are sparse, making personal vehicles essential for hospital shifts and inter-city travel.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: whytennessee.com Source 2: thepinnacle.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw in the Appalachian Highlands surrounding Bristol. Steele Creek Park and Nature Center offers miles of wooded hiking and biking trails, a municipal golf course, and a lake, while nearby Sugar Hollow Park features multi-use athletic complexes and disc golf. Water sports and championship fly fishing are centered around South Holston Lake and Dam, recognized nationally as an exceptional trout fishery. Underground exploration is also close at hand through Bristol Caverns and Appalachian Caverns, giving outdoor enthusiasts year-round activity options.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw in the Appalachian Highlands surrounding Bristol. Steele Creek Park and Nature Center offers miles of wooded hiking and biking trails, a municipal golf course, and a lake, while nearby Sugar Hollow Park features multi-use athletic complexes and disc golf.

Water sports and championship fly fishing are centered around South Holston Lake and Dam, recognized nationally as an exceptional trout fishery. Underground exploration is also close at hand through Bristol Caverns and Appalachian Caverns, giving outdoor enthusiasts year-round activity options.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: explorebristol.com Source 2: pathrealestate.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Bristol

Straddling the state line where State Street divides Tennessee and Virginia, Bristol is a culturally distinctive Appalachian city defined by deep roots and an unhurried lifestyle. Widely recognized as the Birthplace of Country Music for the historic 1927 Bristol Sessions, the city blends its rich acoustic heritage with thunderous modern entertainment at Bristol Motor Speedway and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. For relocating nurses, Bristol provides a peaceful community base with manageable commutes along Interstate 81 to regional medical hubs in Johnson City and Kingsport. Housing options range from charming lofts in the historic core to quiet neighborhoods like Fairmount and family-centric areas around Avoca. On days off, outdoor recreation abounds at Steele Creek Park and South Holston Lake, balanced by farm-to-table dining at Union 41 and baked treats at Blackbird Bakery. While nightlife and retail are more modest than in larger metropolitan areas, nurses moving here gain clean mountain air, no state income tax on the Tennessee side, and a genuine, supportive community feel.

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As of 2026Source 1: whytennessee.com Source 2: explorebristol.com Source 3: getlostintheusa.com Source 4: pathrealestate.com Source 5: youtube.com

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Bristol, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.