Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 5 (Non-negotiable)
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with Medical/Surgical specialty for a long-term assignment in Nashville, TN.

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Nursys Verification: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start.
• Current Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• BLS (AHA): Must be current and valid.
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years.
• Ascension Drivers License: Required for RN/LPN/PTs working on a compact license; address must match home state for compact license.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current, not expired, and match address on file.
• Ascension Profile: Resume or professional profile required.
• Two Professional References: At least two qualifying references prior to first assignment.

Testing & Exams

• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam: Minimum 80% score, only 2 attempts allowed; must be completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Minimum 80% score, only 2 attempts allowed; updated to latest edition as of Dec 1, 2023.
• Ascension Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation required.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted but mask required.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA: 1st PPD within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start; or negative IGRA within 90 days. TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Positive PPD: Negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; includes 12 specified drugs.

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days.
• EPLS Check: Run within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Education Verification: Relevant education verified within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service > 90 days.
• Employment Verification: Past 7 years verified; updated annually or if break in service > 90 days.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and with each extension.

Onboarding & Other Requirements

• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire 6-hour module with attestation.
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions.
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Ascension OFAC: Required prior to onboarding.
• Ascension Color Vision Test: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Ascension Name Change Document: Optional, if applicable.
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist: Optional, uploaded by unit leader within a week of start.
• Hiring Manager Evaluation: Optional post-assignment evaluation.

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term RN Medical/Surgical assignment in Nashville, TN, starting January 5. Candidates must meet extensive credentialing, testing, health, and background requirements prior to onboarding. The role requires flexibility for 36 or 48 hours per week and adherence to strict compliance and training standards.