Medical Surgical LPN/LVN (IV Certified)
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical LVN / LPN (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Medical Surgical LVN / LPN with IV certification (firm requirement) for a travel/contract position at a Level I Trauma Center. The role involves team nursing with a 1:7 ratio, supported by PCC and RN staff.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in Medical Surgical LVN / LPN specialty (first-time travelers accepted only if 3+ years recent experience)
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Shifts: 48 or 36 hours (indicate preference)
• On-call and weekend shifts as needed
• No weekend block scheduling, but weekend shifts may be considered
• Locals within 100-mile radius not accepted (strict rule)
• Start date: ASAP

Licensing & Certifications

• Must hold a current Tennessee LVN / LPN license compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines (pending licenses not accepted)
• IV Certification is mandatory
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC only)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for Medical Surgical/Tele units
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, TNCC preferred but not required)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• IV Certification
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Experience in an Acute Care setting

Additional Notes

• Strict submission rules: candidates cannot be submitted to multiple job IDs/facilities simultaneously
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; specific scrub colors for other disciplines; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
• Photo badge required prior to start with strict guidelines (passport-style photo, no glasses glare, no hats unless religious, no piercings visible)
• Onsite fit testing and other facility-specific documentation required before start

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical LVN / LPNs with trauma and large hospital experience who have prior travel contract experience and are IV certified.