Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Capacity: 34 beds
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric medical/surgical patients
• Patient Age Range: 18 to 60+ years
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Staffing includes RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Interns (NIs)
• RN assumes full responsibility for patients on each team

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (must be AHA)
• Successful completion of a rhythm test
• Current nursing license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80%, updated yearly)
• Ascension EKG Exam (minimum 80%, max 2 attempts; updated edition as of Dec 2023)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (test results and training checklist with signed attestation)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire training)
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules (for non-allied positions)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be done onsite
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required with annual TB questionnaire
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Documentation & Verification Requirements

• Professional resume/profile
• Two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender registry (updated annually)
• EPLS check within 90 days of start
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Employment verification for past 7 years
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, matching address requirements)
• Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot, white or blue background, no filters)
• Confirmation of assignment documentation upon initial assignment and extensions

Additional Notes

• Optional: Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (uploaded by unit leader within a week)
• Optional: Hiring Manager Evaluation and Name Change Documentation post-assignment

This position requires adherence to Ascension Health’s onboarding and credentialing standards, including multiple exams, certifications, and health screenings to ensure compliance and patient safety.