Job info

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry

Location

Germantown, Tennessee

Employment Type

Travel/Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg, Telemetry)
Minimum 2 years recent Med Surg nursing experience required
At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)

Work Schedule

Day shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Weekend rotation as needed (no weekend block scheduling except possible consideration)
On-call as needed

Patient Ratio

Approximately 1 nurse to 6-7 patients
Transitioning to team nursing model with LPN support

Licensure & Compliance

Must hold a current Tennessee RN license or multistate license compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
Pending licenses are not accepted
Must comply with all facility and state licensing requirements

Travel & Location Restrictions

Candidates must be outside a 100-mile radius (locals not accepted)
Must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of application

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) – required annually except for pediatric hospital assignments
Other certifications as applicable to specialty and unit

Required Documentation & Background Checks

I-9 verification and two forms of government-issued ID
Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
Background check within 60 days including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check (TN only)
Education verification (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
Two recent professional references
Skills checklist and internal evaluation if employed with agency for 1+ year

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year (must pass without limitations)
Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray required within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
Proof of immunizations or positive antibody titers for:
- Measles (Rubeola)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)

Facility-Specific Requirements

Photo badge meeting strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, no filters, recent within 6 months)
Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
EPIC questionnaire required for RNs (testing out of EPIC training possible if experienced)
Onsite fit test and questionnaire completion required prior to start

Additional Notes

Candidates must not submit applications to multiple job IDs simultaneously
All documentation must be complete and submitted timely to avoid delays in start date
Medical or religious exemptions for flu vaccine require detailed documentation and may delay start

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with prior travel nursing experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment on a day shift in a telemetry/med surg overflow unit.