Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Murfreesboro, TN
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Job - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric medical/surgical patients (ages 18 to 60+)
• Unit Capacity: 36 beds
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Core Staffing: Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Interns (NIs)
• RN Role: Full responsibility for patients on each team

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license in Tennessee with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• Experience: (Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN Med/Surg experience expected)
• Testing & Exams:

  • Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA; minimum 80% score)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts)
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Health Requirements:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions require mask wearing
  • Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire or 2-step PPD/IGRA testing
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations)
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations)
  • Fit Test: Annual respiratory fit test required (not completed onsite)
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Background & Verification:

  • Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days prior to first assignment; updated annually
  • Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually
  • Education verification within 90 days prior to start
  • Professional references: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment
• Additional Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)
  • Ascension onboarding requirements and attestations
  • Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and each extension

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Multiple mandatory onboarding and competency assessments must be completed prior to start and updated regularly.
• Staffing plan is variable; RN assumes full patient responsibility.
• Patient age range includes young adult through late adult (18+ years).

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs comfortable with adult and geriatric patient populations in a fast-paced hospital setting.