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

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Unit Capacity: 23 beds
• Patient Population: 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 Model: Variable staffing including RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, Nurse Interns. RN assumes full responsibility for 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 primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Completion of a proctored rhythm test
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (passing score required, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start)

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); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Background & Screening Requirements

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender (within 30 days of assignment)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Employment Verification for past 7 years
• Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Professional References: At least two required prior to first assignment

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills, updated annually)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Resume/Profile submission required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty unless otherwise specified. (No higher requirement found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Summary

This is a travel RN position in Medical/Surgical nursing in Nashville, TN, for a 12-week contract. The role involves caring for adult patients with acute medical and surgical needs in a 23-bed unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio. Candidates must hold current nursing licensure, BLS certification, and complete a series of Ascension-specific exams and onboarding requirements. Comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks are mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.

Note: All certifications and verifications must be current and completed within specified timeframes prior to assignment start.