Medical/Surgical RN
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas West Hospital

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Job - Nashville, Tennessee

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Unit: Pulmonary floor
• Patient Diagnoses: Pneumonia, COPD, Sleep Apnea, Medical Telemetry, General Medical

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for Medical/Surgical travel RN roles (no conflicting data provided)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and meet address requirements)

Required Exams & Competencies

• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam (minimum 80% score, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Color Vision Test (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, updated yearly)
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension EKG Exam (passing score of at least 80%, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted but mask required
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required annually; preferred prior to start
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Background & Verification

• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of assignment)
• Employment Verification (third-party, past 7 years)
• Education Verification (within 90 days of start)
• Ascension 2 Professional References (at least two)
• Ascension Profile (resume or professional profile)
• Ascension EPLS (Exclusionary Party List System) check within 90 days prior to start

Additional Notes

• Flu season mask policy applies October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
• Forward facing headshot with white or blue background required for badge
• Various onboarding and compliance checklists must be completed prior to start and updated periodically
• Some optional checklists may be required by unit leadership after start

This position requires a well-prepared travel RN with Medical/Surgical experience, current certifications, and compliance with extensive health and background verifications.