Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel, Day Shift)

Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical / Registered Nurse)
• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start date: ASAP
• Offer: Auto offer
• Hospital highlights: Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center

Schedule and Staffing

• Shift: Day, 4x12 hours (7:00 to 19:00)
• Hours: 48 hours per week; 36 hours may be approved
• Ratio: 1:12 using a team nursing model (about 1:6 to 1:7 after the caseload is split between 2 RNs, an LPN, and a Med Nurse)
• On-call: As needed
• Weekends: As needed
• Block schedule: Not standard; a weekend block may be considered and must be discussed during the interview

Eligibility and Acceptance Rules

• Locals: Not accepted (strict 100-mile radius rule)
• Pending license: Not accepted; all travelers must comply with NLC guidelines
• First-time travelers: Not accepted unless they have 5+ years of experience in the specialty
• RTO: All RTO must be included at submission. RTO sent after the offer will not be sent to the facility for approval.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience in a(n) Large Hospital setting
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS

Health and Immunizations

• Physical statement: Required within 1 year of start. It must attest to the ability to meet the physical demands of the job and confirm good physical health.
• TB: A true 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year of start. An indeterminate or borderline IGRA requires a retest. If positive, a clear negative chest X-ray within the past 2 years, proof of the positive TB test, and an annual TB questionnaire are required.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines (preferred) or a positive antibody titer. Low or equivocal titers require 2 booster doses dated after the low titer. Initial MMR doses may be accepted case by case. Immunization pocket cards and declinations are not accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Copy of 3-shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccines (preferred) or a positive antibody titer. Low or equivocal titers require 2 booster doses dated after the low titer. Initial 2-dose vaccines may be accepted case by case. Immunization pocket cards and declinations are not accepted.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen completed within 60 days of start. Pending results and instant-test placeholders are not accepted.
• Fit test: 3M N-95 1860 or 1870+ masks only, passed within 1 year of start and completed before start. The documentation must state "pass" with no limitations. PAPR hoods are not available, so a 3M N-95 fit test is mandatory. Candidates who fail due to facial hair must shave and retest.
• Influenza (2026-27): Vaccine or approved exemption required by October 23. Travelers with a start date of September 21 or later must be compliant before starting. Vaccines are not available onsite.

  • Medical exemptions require provider documentation.
  • Religious exemptions require a written statement of the specific belief. Stating "religion" alone is not sufficient.
  • Remote-worker exemptions require documentation confirming 100% remote work.
  • Exemption requests are due by October 9 and take 5 to 7 business days. Approval is not guaranteed, and a denied exemption requires vaccination by October 23.

Background and Screening

• Background check: Completed within 60 days of start. It must cover the past 7 years, all states and counties lived or worked in (including stays of 3 months or less), and include statewide, county, and federal searches plus education verification. International searches are not required. Pending searches are not accepted.
• Education verification: Required. A diploma or transcript is not accepted in its place.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG: Within 30 days of start, then annually
• Sex offender search: Must be run separately from the background check
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search: Required for Tennessee facilities

Documents and Attire

• Submission packet: Submission form, application, references, skills checklist, state license (Nursys if RN/LVN), and certification information
• Facility job description form: Must be signed within 1 year of start
• Identification: Two forms of government-issued ID
• E-Verify or attestation: Required
• Confidentiality acknowledgment: Signed before start
• Badge photo: Must be received no later than the Tuesday COB before a Monday start. Requirements include a passport-style photo taken within the last 6 months, plain background, neutral expression, no glasses glare, no hats or head coverings (except for religious reasons), and no facial piercings unless flesh-tone.
• Scrubs: Navy blue for RNs; no prints or embroidery