Stepdown Registered Nurse
Memphis, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Registered Nurse

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Stepdown / Med Surg Overflow / Cardiovascular Experience
• Shift: 36 or 48 hours (schedule may change during interview)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6/7 (team nursing ratios)
• On-call and weekend shifts as needed
• No weekend block scheduling (weekend block may be considered)
• Local candidates within 100-mile radius not accepted
• Pending licenses not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions apply; must be included at submission

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of trauma experience, including trauma experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown (stepdown/med-surg) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience working in a large hospital setting

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start (statewide, county, federal, education verification)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending results allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (must pass without limitations)
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (proof of vaccination or positive titer)
• TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation may be required for contract extensions

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• Scrub colors: Navy blue for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Business casual with white lab coat for RN Case Managers
• Strict photo badge requirements (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters)

Notes

• First-time travel nurses not accepted
• All required documents and certifications must be current and uploaded prior to start
• Flu exemption requests require detailed documentation and may delay start date
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with trauma and large hospital experience seeking a 13-week contract in a Level I Trauma Center environment.