Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Job Description

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital.
• Must be willing to work 48 hours per week.
• Large hospital experience preferred.
• On-call and weekend shifts required as needed.
• Weekend block scheduling may be considered but not guaranteed.
• No local candidates accepted within a 100-mile radius.
• Pending licenses are not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Minimum 2 years of travel nursing experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Two forms of government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, social security card, passport).
• Background checks 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 updated annually.
• Separate sex offender search required.
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search required.
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu).
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed).
• 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.
• Immunizations required:

  • Proof of 2 doses or positive titer for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (booster series required if titers low or equivocal).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination.
  • TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, negative chest x-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30). Exemptions require mask-wearing in patient areas and may delay start date.

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no glasses glare, no hats/head coverings except religious, no piercings visible).
• Two recent professional references required.
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required annually or if employed with agency for one year or more.
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs; EPIC experience may allow testing out of training.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidered scrubs allowed.

Notes

• No accommodation for local candidates within 100 miles.
• Weekend block scheduling may be considered but is not guaranteed.
• All required documents must be submitted timely to avoid delays in start date.
• Candidates must comply fully with all licensing, certification, and immunization requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced ER travel nurses with trauma experience seeking a fast-paced, high-acuity environment in a Level I Trauma Center.