Medical-Surgical Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day Shift (4x12 hours, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Medical Surgical Orthopedics unit.
• Work within team nursing ratios (discuss specifics with manager during interview).
• On-call and weekend work required as needed; weekend block scheduling generally not accommodated.
• Strict 100-mile radius rule for travel nurses; local candidates not accepted.
• First-time travel nurses not accepted; prior travel experience required.
• Must have experience in Orthopedics, Level I Trauma, and large hospital settings.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with at least one year of recent Med Surg experience.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients.
• Orthopedics nursing experience.

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (annual renewal required)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests must be current (within 1 year).

Experience & Skills

• Orthopedic nursing experience required.
• Experience working in a Level I Trauma Center.
• Experience in large hospital environments.

Background & Screening 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 required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Two recent professional references required.

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.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (3-shot series, positive titer, or signed declination)
• 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 hats, no glasses glare, recent within 6 months).
• Submission of all required documentation (licenses, certifications, background checks, health records) prior to start.
• No prints or embroidered scrubs allowed; specific scrub colors required for different roles (Navy blue for RNs).
• Must sign confidentiality acknowledgment prior to start.
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs; EPIC experience may allow testing out of training.
• Onsite fit test and Cerner questionnaire may be required if applicable.

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application; changes after offer require manager approval.
• Weekend work and on-call duties are part of the role as needed.
• Block scheduling for weekends generally not available but may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This position is ideal for experienced travel Registered Nurses with orthopedic and trauma experience seeking a fast-paced, acute care environment in a Level I Trauma Center.