Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: December 15 (Non-negotiable)
Shift Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week

Key Requirements and Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start. Complete FACIS Questionnaire if any disciplinary actions.
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start. FACIS Questionnaire required if disciplinary actions exist.
• BLS (AHA): Required prior to onboarding.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current, match address on file, and show front/back.

Testing & Exams (Required Before or At Onboarding)

• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam: Minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts, updated every 3 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts, updated as per latest edition.
• Ascension Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts, updated yearly.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist, completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually. Includes testing for 12 specified substances. Retesting required if break in service > 90 days.

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer required; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history required; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite (except PAPR).
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: Required with specific timing; TB questionnaire updated annually. Positive TB requires chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Optional but recommended.

Onboarding & Documentation

• Ascension Resume/Profile: Required for submission.
• Professional References: At least two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire 6-hour module with attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions.
• Ascension Employment Verification: Verification of past 7 years employment; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Education Verification: Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; updated if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension EPLS: Must be run within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.

Optional

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional for onboarding; uploaded by unit leader within a week.
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Optional but recommended.
• Hiring Manager Evaluation: Post-assignment evaluation.
• Ascension Name Change Document: Legal documentation of name change if applicable.

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an RN Medical/Surgical position in Nashville, TN, starting December 15. The role requires completion of multiple credential verifications, certifications, health screenings, and onboarding exams prior to or at the start of the assignment. Compliance with immunization and health requirements is mandatory, with no declinations accepted for certain vaccines. The assignment involves 36 or 48 hours per week.