Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Jackson, MS
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient triage
• Pre-authorizations
• Scheduling surgeries

Required Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty unless otherwise specified

Certifications & Licenses Required

• NIH Certification (required)
• BLS (AHA or ARC only) (required)
• FMOLHS MS Fingerprinting (state requirement)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (proof or exemption accepted)
• MMR (proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination)
• Fit Test (N95 mask fit within 1 year, updated annually)
• Hepatitis B (proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination)
• Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season; medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• TB Test (negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year or 2-step skin test; if positive, MD note or treatment proof required)
• Health Statement (signed within 1 year, stating ability to work without restrictions)
• Varicella (proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination)
• Tdap (proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination)
• Annual TB Questionnaire (required within 6 months of start)
• FMOLHS Drug Screen (negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start)
• FMOLHS Eye Exam & Color Vision (Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within 1 year)
• Nursys (nursing license verification within 30 days of start)
• License/Certificate Verification (primary source verification within 30 days of start)

Additional Requirements

• FMOLHS Criminal Background Check (including SSN address trace, county and national criminal checks, education and employment verification, driving record)
• FMOLHS Skills Checklist (unit specific, updated annually)
• FMOLHS Competency Exam (passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year)
• FMOLHS Core Competencies (HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives; updated annually)
• FMOLHS Badge Photo (forward-facing, well-lit, neutral background, JPEG)
• FMOLHS Contract Annual Education Packet
• FMOLHS Resume and HRIS Form (required for submission)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an RN Medical/Surgical in Jackson, Mississippi. The role involves patient triage, pre-authorizations, and scheduling surgeries. Candidates must hold required certifications and licenses, meet immunization and health screening requirements, and complete background and competency checks. Prior travel experience is not required.