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

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

Location: Germantown, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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 are being hired to assist with this transition
• On-call and weekend shifts required as needed
• Weekend block scheduling generally not accommodated, but weekend blocks may be considered
• Local candidates within 100-mile radius are not accepted
• Start date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, 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)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or ARC only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – Required for all RNs (annual renewal)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency must be current within 1 year and updated annually
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) are not required for this Med Surg/Telemetry role

Background and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only) required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Two recent professional references required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (no pending or instant tests accepted)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks (models 1860 and 1870+) within 1 year, must pass without limitations
• 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
• Immunizations required with proof of vaccination or positive antibody titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30); exemptions require mask-wearing in patient areas and may delay start date

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, 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
• Submission packet includes application, references, skills checklist, state license verification, and certification information
• Onsite fit test and EPIC questionnaire must be completed as required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of application; late submissions will not be accepted
• Candidates can only be submitted to one job ID at a time per facility policy
• No local candidates accepted; must be willing to travel
• This position is not open to first-time travel nurses

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel contract position.