Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 48-hour shifts (4x12 hour shifts)
• Start Dates: January 12, January 26
• Patient Ratio: 1:6/7 (team nursing model)
• Schedule: No weekend block scheduling except possibly weekend block (must discuss during interview)
• On-Call: As needed
• Locals: Not accepted (strict 100-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Must be included at time of submission

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience required (strict)
• Special Requirements:

  • Level I Trauma experience required
  • Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)
  • Large hospital experience required
• First-timers: Not accepted

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all RNs except at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit or specialty (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but not specified for this role

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Within 60 days of start
  • Includes statewide, county, federal searches, education verification (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu), sex offender search, Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry (for TN facilities)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
  • Fit test for 3M N-95 mask within 1 year (must pass; facial hair not allowed)
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (proof of vaccines or positive antibody titers with boosters if needed), Hepatitis B vaccine series or titer or declination
  • TB test: True 2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray if positive
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (declinations not accepted)
• Licenses:

  • Tennessee RN license or multistate license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• References: Two recent professional references required
• Performance Evaluations: Required if employed with agency for one year or more

Additional Notes

• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo for Badge: Must meet strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, taken within last 6 months)
• Locals: Not accepted due to strict 100-mile radius rule
• First-time travelers: Not accepted

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with Level I Trauma and large hospital experience who have completed prior travel contracts and meet strict licensure and compliance requirements.