Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Shift Options: 48-hour shifts or 36-hour shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1:12 (team nursing model with 2 RNs, LPN, med nurse & virtual nurse)
• Start Dates Available: May 4, May 18
• On-Call: As needed
• Weekend Requirement: As needed (no weekend block scheduling, but weekend blocks may be considered)
• Locals Accepted: No (100-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• First-time travelers: Not accepted
• Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions: Must be included at time of submission; late submissions will not be approved

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients in a large hospital setting
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Trauma experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification (required annually for all RNs except pediatric specialty)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, TNCC, EFM)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (for TN facilities)
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Two recent professional references required
• Performance evaluation and skills checklist may be required for extensions or agency tenure over one year

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (proof of vaccination or positive titer)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)

Additional Notes

• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start (passport-style photo with specific guidelines)
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed before start
• Submission packet includes application, references, skills checklist, license verification, and certifications
• EPIC experience questionnaire required for RNs; opportunity to test out of EPIC training during orientation if applicable

This position is for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with trauma and travel experience, ready to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center environment under a team nursing model.