Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Memphis, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with recent Neuro ICU experience for a travel/contract role.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU
• Years of Experience:

  • 2 years recent Neuro ICU experience with prior travel experience, OR
  • 3 years recent Neuro ICU experience without prior travel experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Required if only 2 years Neuro ICU experience
• First-timers: Not accepted unless they have 3 years recent Neuro ICU experience

Work Schedule & Location Requirements

• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility (strictly enforced)
• On-call as needed
• Weekend shifts as needed
• No block scheduling, but weekend blocks may be considered (discuss during interview)
• Locals within 100-mile radius are not accepted

Licensing & Compliance

• Must have a current Tennessee license or Compact license at time of submission
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• All Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at submission

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for all RNs (except at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital)
• Other certifications may be required depending on assignment area

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only)
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation may be required depending on tenure

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
• Fit test for 3M N-95 mask within 1 year of start (must pass without limitations)
• Immunizations required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – proof of 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella – proof of 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B – 3 shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required for onsite candidates during flu season)
• TB testing: True 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if positive

Facility Specifics

• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo)
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs (testing out of training possible with experience)

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot submit to more than one job/facility within this health system simultaneously
• First-time travelers with less than 3 years recent Neuro ICU experience are not accepted
• All documentation must be current and compliant at time of submission

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Neuro ICU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Tennessee. Candidates must meet strict experience, licensing, and compliance requirements.