RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Jackson, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg/Tele)

Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a busy Med Surg/Telemetry floor
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1845-0715)
• No on-call duties
• May be required to float to other Med Surg/Tele units or low acuity ICU

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS Stroke Certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• N95 Fit Test within 1 year (no PAPR allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hepatitis B titer or series
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions accepted)
• COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist as applicable to specialty

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position on a Med Surg/Telemetry floor with a 13-week assignment. The role requires at least 1 year of nursing experience, current Tennessee or compact RN license, and specific certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Epic experience within the last year is mandatory. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and immunization requirements. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.