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

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
Employment Type: Travel
Unit: 7E
Unit Capacity: 36 Beds
Patient Population: Adult and geriatric medical/surgical patients (ages 18 - 60+)
Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6

Staffing and Responsibilities

• Variable staffing includes RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Interns (NIs)
• RN assumes full responsibility for patients on each team

Required Certifications and Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (must be AHA)
• Successful completion of a rhythm test
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Current nursing license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80% score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical only, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Ascension Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (provided upon initial assignment and updates)
• Ascension Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
• Criminal Background Check (including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender; updated annually)
• EPLS check (within 90 days of start)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; 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 but mask required
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred prior to start, updated annually
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire or IGRA test results
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Information

• Flu season mask policy applies for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons
• Post-assignment evaluation survey required within 72 hours of assignment completion (optional)
• Driver’s License/State ID must be current and match address requirements
• Headshot photo required (white or blue background, no filters)

Contract Length

• 12 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)

This position requires comprehensive credentialing, immunizations, and compliance with Ascension Health onboarding and competency standards.