Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jackson, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$44-48/hourOverview
- Start Date03/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
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 (06:45 AM - 07:15 PM).
- 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 certification
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
Additional Requirements
- Background check within 30 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in the 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, updated annually (no PAPR allowed).
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
- Annual TB questionnaire.
- Immunizations:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer, booster if low/equivocal)
- Hepatitis B (titer or series, booster if low/equivocal)
- Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if low/equivocal)
- Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start.
- Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions accepted).
- COVID vaccination or medical/religious exemption required prior to start.
- Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
- Complete application/resume required.
- Skills checklist as applicable to specialty.
Summary
This is a travel contract RN position on a Med Surg/Telemetry unit requiring at least 1 year of nursing experience, current Tennessee or compact RN license, and recent Epic experience. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are mandatory. The role involves a 3x12 hour shift schedule with no on-call but possible floating to other units. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory. Compliance with comprehensive background checks, immunizations, drug testing, and health screenings is required.
Employer
Host Healthcare
222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
THE best recruiter I have worked with in my 4 years as a traveler. Natalie has stellar communication, responding promptly to text messages (my preferred choice of communication), and listens without judgement. Whether it's rate negotiations, shift preferences, or a general concern about the facility Natalie has never left me feeling unsupported. Additionally, dealing with Host Healthcare has been a seamless experience from compliance and onboarding.
Cons
Generally speaking, Host Healthcare doesn't always have the highest rate on the market. Having gone with competing agencies in the past, I have often been disappointed and unsupported and ultimately found it wasn't worth the small pay bump
About Jackson, TN
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Jackson, TN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Jackson, TN is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 90°F, and the average low in winter is around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Jackson, TN and can be found with relative ease.
- Jackson is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Jackson has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to seasonal pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Jackson offers a variety of restaurants, live music venues, and cultural events.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating are popular in the surrounding areas.
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