Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / MS/Tele

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

Job Description

• Medical Surgical nursing with Telemetry (MS/Tele) specialty
• Team nursing model with a 1:7 patient ratio; additional support from PCC and other RNs
• Level I Trauma center experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• On-call and weekend shifts required on a rotating basis
• No block scheduling except possible weekend blocks
• Strict 100-mile radius rule; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travel nurses not accepted unless they have 3+ years recent experience
• Prior travel experience required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in Medical Surgical/Telemetry nursing (due to first-timers policy)
• Valid Tennessee RN license or multistate license compliant with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines; pending licenses not accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required and must be renewed annually (except for pediatric hospital assignments)
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest X-ray within 2 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• Up-to-date immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (declinations generally not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30); mask required if exempt
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start date
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year, with a clear pass result (no facial hair allowed if it interferes)

Experience & Skills

• Recent experience in a Level I Trauma center environment
• Experience working in large hospital settings
• Prior travel nursing experience required (minimum one prior travel contract)
• Ability to work night shifts and rotate weekends/on-call as needed

Documentation & Compliance

• Two forms of government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license, social security card, passport)
• Background check within 60 days including statewide, county, federal, and education verification (international checks not required)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Separate sex offender search required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check required
• Submission of all required documents at time of offer; no late submissions accepted
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, no piercings visible)
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start
• Facility-specific dress code: Navy blue scrubs for RNs; no prints or embroidery allowed

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist and competency exams must be current (within 1 year) and updated annually
• Core competency training (Parts I, II, III) required annually for case managers (if applicable)
• EPIC questionnaire required for RNs; opportunity to test out of EPIC training if experienced
• Internal evaluation required if employed with agency for 1 year or more
• References: Two recent professional references required

Work Environment

• Short-term acute care hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Team nursing with support staff
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week

This position is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs with Telemetry skills who have prior travel nursing experience and are comfortable working nights in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma center environment.