Med Surg Telemetry RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

MS/Tele Registered Nurse

Overview

• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start date: ASAP
• Facility highlights: Short-term acute care, Level I trauma center
• Assignment type: Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:00), 48 or 36 hours per week (48 hours per week listed)
• Ratio: 1:12 using a team nursing model, which works out to about 1:6 or 1:7 because the caseload is split between 2 RNs, an LPN, and a med nurse
• On-call: As needed
• Weekend: As needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• 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 (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience in a large hospital setting

Candidate Restrictions

• Does not accept first-time travelers unless they have 5+ years of experience in the specialty
• Does not accept local candidates (strict 100-mile radius rule)
• Does not accommodate block schedules; weekend block may be considered and must be discussed during interview
• All RTO must be included at time of submission; RTO sent after the offer will not be sent to the facility for approval

Background, Screening, and Health Requirements

• Background check: Completed within 60 days of start, covering the past 7 years, including statewide, county, federal, and education verification. International searches are not required. Pending placeholders are not accepted.
• Education verification: Required. Diploma or transcript is not accepted in lieu.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG required within 30 days of start, then annually
• Sex offender search: Run separately from the background check
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry: Required (applies to Tennessee facilities)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen completed within 60 days of start. Pending results are not accepted.
• Physical: Physical statement attesting to ability to meet job demands, within 1 year of start
• TB: Two-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 1 year of start. Indeterminate or borderline results require a retest. If positive, a clear chest X-ray within 2 years and an annual TB questionnaire are required.
• Immunity: Proof of 2 measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines (preferred) or positive titers. Low or equivocal titers require 2 booster doses before clearance. Immunization pocket cards and declinations are not accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Copy of 3-shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine (2026-27): Required by October 23, or an approved exemption. Travelers starting September 21 or later must be compliant before working. Vaccines are not available onsite. Exemption documentation is due by October 9.
• Fit test: Must pass a 3M N-95 fit test (1860 Regular or Small, or 1870+ only), completed within 1 year of start and done before start. Documentation must state "pass" with no limitations. PAPR hoods are not available.

Documents and Onboarding

• References: Two recent professional references
• Performance evaluation: Required if the candidate has been with the agency for 1 year or more. Extensions use an internal evaluation only.
• Skills checklist: Must be updated annually
• Submission packet: Submission form, application, references, skills checklist, state license (Nursys), and certification information
• Confidentiality acknowledgment: Must be signed before start
• EHR questionnaire: Required for RNs
• Badge photo: Must be received by Tuesday COB before a Monday start. Facility will not clear or issue a badge without it.
• Onsite fit test: Complete all required sections, including the questionnaire, and bring the document on the first day
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs. No prints or embroidery.