Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memphis, TN
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility: Methodist University Hospital
Location: 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Start Date: January 12, 2026
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights – 4x12-Hour (19:00 – 07:00)
Schedule: Every other weekend; block schedule may be considered
Submittal Type: Interview Required

Position Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Medical-Surgical unit, including oncology and general med-surg patients. The nurse will provide patient-centered care using the team nursing model with a 1:6–7 nurse-to-patient ratio. Nurses may float between like units within 20 miles. Travel experience is required, and first-time travelers are not accepted. Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training. The facility is a Level I Trauma Center and short-term acute care hospital.

Requirements

Licensure: Active TN RN License or Compact License – Required (Must be in-hand at submission)

Experience: Minimum 2 years recent RN experience required (3 preferred); Level I trauma experience required

Patient Ratio Experience: 1:6–7 utilizing team nursing model

Travel Experience: Required

Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred

Local Radius Rule: Candidate must live at least 100 miles from the facility

Certifications

• BLS (AHA) – Required

• NIHSS – Preferred

• Additional certifications: Administer Chemo*, Conscious Sedation*

Charting System

• Preferred: Cerner

Core Skills & Competencies

Clinical Skills:

• IV Start

• Central / Peripheral Line Care (Client, PICC, Midline)

• Wound Care, Ostomies, Drains

• Foley catheter care

• PCA pump management

• Chemotherapy administration (ONS nurses only)

Other Skills:

• Isolation precautions

• Multidisciplinary team collaboration

• Patient and family education

• Emergency response participation

Facility & Unit Details

Unit: 6 NORTH – Medical Surgical / Oncology
Unit Beds: 45
Daily Census: 30–35
Rooms: –
Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics
Patient Ratios: Days: 1:6 | Nights: 1:6 | Weekends: 1:6

Interdisciplinary Support: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation

Special Procedures / Unit Details: Med/surg, oncology, central lines, drains, ostomies, PCA, chemo for ONS nurses; limited night phlebotomy coverage

Scheduling

Float Required: Yes – between like units/campuses within 20 miles