Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry
Germantown, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry

Location

• Germantown, Tennessee

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg, Telemetry)
• Minimum 2 years recent Med Surg nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)

Work Schedule

• Day shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekend rotation as needed (no weekend block scheduling except possible consideration)
• On-call as needed

Patient Ratio

• Approximately 1 nurse to 6-7 patients
• Transitioning to team nursing model with LPN support

Licensure & Compliance

• Must hold a current Tennessee RN license or multistate license compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Must comply with all facility and state licensing requirements

Travel & Location Restrictions

• Candidates must be outside a 100-mile radius (locals not accepted)
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of application

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) – required annually except for pediatric hospital assignments
• Other certifications as applicable to specialty and unit

Required Documentation & Background Checks

• I-9 verification and two forms of government-issued ID
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Background check within 60 days including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check (TN only)
• Education verification (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Two recent professional references
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation if employed with agency for 1+ year

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year (must pass without limitations)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray required within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunizations or positive antibody titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo badge meeting strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, recent within 6 months)
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs (testing out of EPIC training possible if experienced)
• Onsite fit test and questionnaire completion required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must not submit applications to multiple job IDs simultaneously
• All documentation must be complete and submitted timely to avoid delays in start date
• Medical or religious exemptions for flu vaccine require detailed documentation and may delay start

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with prior travel nursing experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment on a day shift in a telemetry/med surg overflow unit.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Telemetry experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• One year or more of total travel nursing experience
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)