Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Job - Nashville, Tennessee

Job Summary

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Setting: Pulmonary floor
• Patient Diagnoses: Pneumonia, COPD, Sleep Apnea, Medical Telemetry, General Medical
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license in good standing (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Certification (updated yearly or every 2 years depending on group)
• Experience: Minimum years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard for RN Med/Surg roles (verify with recruiter if needed)
• Testing & Exams:

  • Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc., minimum 80% score, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Health & Immunizations:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines or immunity proof, no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (required during flu season Oct 1 - Mar 31; exemptions accepted but mask required)
  • Fit Test (annual, preferred prior to start)
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, TB questionnaire annually
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, includes MRO review if applicable
  • Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Background & Verification:

  • Criminal Background Check including SSN Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
  • Employment Verification (past 7 years, updated annually)
  • Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
  • Professional References (at least two)
  • Ascension Confirmation of Assignment (agency letterhead, start/end dates)
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License/State ID (valid, must match address requirements)
  • Signed Assignment Agreement prior to start
  • Completion of Ascension Onboarding Requirements and related attestations

Additional Information

• Flu season mask policy applies October 1 through March 31; exemptions accepted but mask required at all times.
• Various onboarding and compliance documents and exams must be completed prior to or at start of assignment and updated regularly.
• Post-assignment surveys and evaluations may be requested.

This position requires adherence to strict credentialing, immunization, and compliance standards consistent with Ascension Health policies.