Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Germantown, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Med Surg / Telemetry Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Germantown, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in Med Surg, overflow unit, post-surgical, and observation areas
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6 or 1:7
• Transitioning to team nursing model; LPNs will assist in this transition
• On-call and weekend shifts required as needed
• Weekend block scheduling generally not accommodated (may consider weekend block in some cases)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in Med Surg / Telemetry, including experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only, required for Med Surg/Telemetry and related units
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) – required and must be renewed annually (except for pediatric facilities)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal searches, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only) required
• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation required annually or after one year with agency

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunizations or positive antibody titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • 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); mask required if exempt
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending results accepted)

Additional Facility Requirements

• Two forms of government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license, social security card)
• Photo badge with strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, taken within last 6 months)
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year, must pass without limitations (no facial hair allowed)
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
• Facility-specific dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs, no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed

Scheduling and Submission Notes

• Start date: ASAP
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of application; late submissions will not be accepted
• Candidates may only be submitted to one job ID at a time per facility policy

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with prior travel nursing experience who are ready to work in a fast-paced, team nursing environment on a travel contract basis.