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

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit Capacity: 23 beds
• Population Served: Patients with acute medical/surgical disease processes requiring observation or inpatient acute care admission
• Patient Age Range: Young Adult through Late Adult (18 - 60+)
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6

Staffing & Responsibilities

• Core staffing includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), and Nurse Interns (NIs).
• An RN assumes full responsibility for the patients on each team.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (must be AHA)
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Completion of various Ascension-specific exams and competencies including:

  • Ascension Medical Surgical Exam
  • Ascension Color Vision Test
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics)
  • NIH Certification
  • Ascension EKG Exam
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Fit Test (annual requirement)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Additional Requirements

• Completion of onboarding modules and attestations specific to the facility
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to assignment
• Employment verification and professional references prior to first assignment
• Skills checklist and competency verification within one year of start, updated annually
• Resume/Profile submission required

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs who meet the certification, licensure, and health requirements and are interested in a 12-week travel assignment in Nashville, Tennessee.